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New Deal Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Burt County Rural Public Power Co. Transmission Lines – Bertha NE

In February 1937, officers and directors of the Burt County Rural Public Power Company met in the Burt County Courthouse to sign a loan contract with the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) for $275,000.00 to build 263 miles of transmission lines…. read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative – Portola CA

Ranchers in northern California were still in the dark when the federal Rural Electrification Administration (REA) came into being in 1936. A provision in the New Deal allowed Investor Owned Utilities to borrow money and extend lines to rural areas…. read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Electricity
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Reeve Electric Association Plant – Hampton IA

Electric power plant built with the support of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). Today, the structure serves as a county historical society museum.

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Electricity
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Resettlement Community – Fruita CO

“The original town site was planned to take in eighty acres with a park in the middle. In the 1930’s Fruita participated in several government projects including the Grand Valley Resettlement Project (later Western Slope Farms). Settled in groups of… read more

Project type: Resettlement Communities, Electricity, Forestry and Agriculture, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Resettlement Administration (RA), Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Basin WY

The Western Construction News notes REA work in this small town of 903 (1930 census). “The REA has alloted $82,000 to the Big Horn Rural Electric Company, Basin WY, for construction of 85 miles of transmission lines in Big Horn… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Benton City WA

The Western Construction News reports of REA work in rural Washington state. “The REA has alloted $45,000 to the Benton Rural Electrification Association, Benton City Washington, for construction of 43 miles of transmission lines in Benton County Washington.” “The Benton… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Blachly OR

The Western Construction News of June 1937 notes REA work in rural South West Oregon. ” The REA has alloted $108,000 to the Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, Blachly Oregon, for construction of 87 miles of transmission lines in Lane… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Fort Morgan CO

The June 1937 issue of Western Construction Magazine notes that “The R.E.A. has alloted $250,000 to the Morgan County Rural Electric Association, Fort Morgan Colorado, for construction of 248 miles of transmission lines in MORGAN and WELLS COUNTIES.” “Morgan County… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Freedom WY

The Western Construction News notes electric projects in Wyoming and Idaho by the REA. “The REA has alloted $145,000 to the Lower Valley Power & Light, Inc., Freedom Wyoming for construction of 90 miles of transmission lines and a generating… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Kalama WA

The Western Construction News reported of REA work in Washington State. “The REA has alloted $88,000 to the Cowlitz County Public Utility District No. 1, Kalama Wash., to finance construction of 81 miles of electric transmission lines.” ” Cowlitz County… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Lake Authur NM

The June 1937 issue of Western Construction News reported “The REA has alloted $164,000 to the Central Valley Rural Cooperative Electric Company, Lake Arthur New Mexico, for constructing a generating plant estimated $60,000 and to construct 84 miles of transmission… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Lewiston ID

The June 1937 issue of Western Construction News notes REA work in Idaho. “The REA has alloted $75,000 to the Clearwater Valley Light and Power Association, Lewiston Idaho, for construction of a generating plant of 800 KW capacity.” “The REA… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Powell WY

The Western Construction News of June 1937 reported on REA work in Wyoming. “The REA has alloted $50,000 to the Garland Power & Light Company for constructing 50 miles of transmission lines in Park County Wyoming.” The company still exists… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification – Worland WY

The Western Construction News reported on REA work in Wyoming. “The REA has alloted $50,000 to the Washakie Rural Electric Company, Worland Wyoming, for construction of 50 miles of transmission lines in Washakie and Big Horn Counties, Wyoming.” “High Plains… read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Rural Electrification Administration Substation – Carrollton GA

Along Maple Street, Carrollton is the site of the first Rural Electrification Administration substation in Carroll County, Georgia.

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Surprise Valley Electrification Corporation – Alturas CA

Surprise Valley Electrification Corporation

"n 1936, F.L. "Barney" Roberts of Surprise Valley was weary of being in the dark. He wanted electric lights in his home, convenience for his wife's work and a dependable power source for his milking machine in his dairy barn…. read more

Project type: Electricity, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

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