“The federal government’s New Deal programs, specifically the Works Progress Administration and the Public Works Administration, also played a direct role in Rock Hill’s economic recovery. Building projects included … Byrnes Auditorium on Winthrop’s campus.” (sc.gov) “While a U.S. senator,… read more
Multiple New Deal-supported construction projects were undertaken on the campus of Winthrop University during the 1930s. “While a U.S. senator, Byrnes arranged for Works Project Administration funds to be used with matching state funds to construct three campus buildings – the… read more
Multiple New Deal-supported construction projects were undertaken on the campus of Winthrop University during the 1930s. “While a U.S. senator, Byrnes arranged for Works Project Administration funds to be used with matching state funds to construct three campus buildings – the… read more
Multiple New Deal-supported construction projects were undertaken on the campus of Winthrop University during the 1930s. “The WPA also directed the relocation and reconstruction of the chapel—believed to be designed by Robert Mills—in which Winthrop classes were first held in… read more