West Quadrangle (University of Michigan) – Ann Arbor MI

The University of Michigan’s West Quadrangle was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. “[A] proposal including a grant from the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works of the federal government was… read more

Kellogg Institute (University of Michigan) – Ann Arbor MI

The University of Michigan’s Kellogg Institute was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. “The Kellogg Foundation, in co-operation with the School of Dentistry, formulated a plan to erect a building specially designed… read more

East Quadrangle (University of Michigan) – Ann Arbor MI

The University of Michigan’s East Quadrangle was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. “Professor Lewis M. Gram, Director of Physical Plant Extension, submitted a communication to the Regents on August 22,… read more

Stockwell Hall (University of Michigan) – Ann Arbor MI

The University of Michigan’s Stockwell Hall was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. “The building expansion plans of the University gained impetus in September 1938, when announcement was made of a grant… read more

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor MI

The University of Michigan, like numerous public universities around the country, received substantial financial assistance from federal Public Works Administration (PWA) during the Great Depression. Several buildings were constructed on the university’s campus as a result of federal grants, including… read more