Sims College, a dormitory building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, SC, was constructed in 1939, “part of the extensive building program launched on the campus in the late 1930s as part of the New Deal. Forty-five… read more
The University of South Carolina was the beneficiary of a large influx of New Deal funds from various agencies throughout the Great Depression. In “The Prosperity of the Depression,” the university’s website writes the following with regard to this era… read more
Davis College, a building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, South Carolina, presently houses the school’s College of Library and Information Science. The building was improved with New Deal funds. The school’s building history page states: “In… read more
Sloan College, a building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, South Carolina, presently houses the school’s Department of Art. The building was improved with New Deal funds. The school’s building history page states: “In 1934 a Civil… read more
Rutledge College, is building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, South Carolina. The building was improved with New Deal funds. The school’s building history pages state: “When South Carolina College first opened its doors January 10, 1805,… read more
DeSaussure College, the second-oldest building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, South Carolina, was improved with New Deal funds. The school’s building history page states: “In 1934 a Civil Works Administration grant paid for repairs to LeConte, Davis,… read more
“McKissick Museum is located at the heart of the historic Horseshoe on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina. It was established in 1976 by the University Board of Trustees to bring together under one roof the many… read more
The World War Memorial Building was constructed with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. Construction largely occurred during 1935 though the building was completed in 1936. The PWA provided a grant of $33,086 for the building’s construction,… read more
Maxcy College, a dormitory building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, SC, was built in 1937, “part of an extensive building program on campus launched in the late 1930s as part of the New Deal. Originally planned… read more
Thornwell College, a dormitory building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, SC, was expanded in 1937, “part of an extensive building program on campus launched in the late 1930s as part of the New Deal. Originally planned… read more