New Deal Projects – Living New Deal

Delano Municipal Airport – Delano CA

Terminal at municipal airport - Delano CA

Delano Municipal Airport was built during the New Deal with funds budgeted for the Development of Landing Areas for National Defense. It was built by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) with the aid of the Works Progress Administration or WPA…. read more

Reagan National Airport – Arlington VA

The first Washington DC airport was built during the New Deal. Long known as National Airport, it was renamed for former President Ronald Reagan in 1998. Most locals still refer to it by its former name. Construction began in 1938,… read more