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The Civil Works Administration (CWA) and Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) worked to dramatically improve the conditions at the old armory in Casper, Wyoming in 1934. Casper Star-Tribune described the project as an "armory for the use of the national guard ... erected near Durbin and Fifteenth streets, at a cost of $12,308." A 1950s map shows that the facility was located south of 15th Street, between S Wolcott and S Durbin St. oilcity.news: "The Wyoming National Guard Armory was a unique, round brick structure originally built in 1927 to house cavalry horses. Over the years it was modified and used...

The historic 3rd Regiment Armory building on Washington St. in Bridgeton, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts: "Replacing present rotted out window sills and painting, cleaning and white‐washing walls in the Armory building." WPA Official Project Number: 65‐22‐5648

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Lowell, Mass. Since demolished, the site of the old armory is now known as Armory Park. WPA project details: "Armory buildings, facilities, and grounds" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐1005 Total project cost: $31,441.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard "Improve Armory" Sponsor: Massachusetts National Guard, Quartermaster's Department

W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building (which Living New Deal believes to be on Washington Ave., and since demolished) in New London, CT included the following projects: Construct armory and drill shed Official Project Number: 165‐1‐15‐145 Total project cost: $219,898.00 Sponsor: State Department of Public Works Repair and improve Armory building Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2005 Total project cost: $682.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department

W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in Norwich, CT, included: "Paint interior and exterior of Armory building". Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1940

The historic 113th Infantry Armory building in Passaic, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: "Improve 113th Infantry Armory Building, located at River Drive and Main Avenue." "The Armory Building served Passaic, and its now defunct, National Guard Unit, from the mid-twenties until the mid sixties, went it was demolished to make way for Route 21." WPA Official Project Number: 65‐22‐6192

The historic armory in Somerville, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project descriptions: "Improvements to Armory;" "Replacing concrete floor paint walls, replace plumbing fixtures and paint floors, in Armory." The structure, which was located on the east site of Grove St. between Main St. and High St., served from 1910 to 1999.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project at the former armory building in Dover, Delaware. The building was destroyed by a hurricane in 1954 and replaced by the Haslet Armory. The location of the old armory is unknown to Living New Deal. WPA Project No. 65‐1‐24‐2079. Sponsor: War Department

“The former Ada Armory is a one-story building (210' by 122'). It constructed of white native stone, rusticated and randomly laid. The central portion of the building is the drill floor which has a barrel roof. To the north and south are wings which have flat roofs. The roof on the south portion is missing, due to an explosion.   “The north and south wings each have four arched garage door openings. The windows are elongated casement windows with concrete sills. The building has decorative parapets and pillars.   “In 2006, when the government was shutting down numerous armories and bases, the...

Text from the National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: "The Atoka Armory is a single story, rectangular (1981 x 120') structure constructed of rusticated and coursed native sandstone of auburn and buff colors. The walls are eighteen inches thick. The stragetic placement of the darker colors raises the masonry to the level of art. The high ceiling central portion of the building has an arched roof, while that on either side is flat. Parapets are on all sections. Pilasters at doorways and vertical friezes above each casement window provide decoration. Garage entrances are through segmental arches. Roof extensions and vertical...

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Billings, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Numbers 165‐1‐91‐86 , and 165‐1‐91‐X6 .

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the old state armory in Cherokee, Oklahoma. The structure, which cost $45,325.38 to build, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Guard Armory in Clarksville was one of several Art Deco-styled armories in the state. The site was surveyed January 1940, located north of the Austin Peay Normal School on Drane and Marion Street. Excavation and pouring of the concrete footings was done in October. Larry Bryant was superintendent for the project. A 6-yard scraper and tractor was used for excavation. Engineer Manley of the state supervised construction and John R. Dickson was the chief WPA office clerk. The number of workers varied during the project but by completion was about 81, including 76 WPA certified workers, along with skilled...

The city of Columbus approved a bond issue to construct the city's portion of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) financed armory. The architect was R. T. Smith. Columbus purchased a site for the new armory and civic center in the business district. By summer of 1941, the armory was under construction. The Works Progress Administration supplied $45,000 toward the $65,000 building. The armory was a 4-story Art Deco building completed 1041-1942. It has been in use as a convention center since 1987.

"During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940, 13 armories were in use by the Utah Guard including" that in Garland. The building was under construction in 1940. The location of the historic armory, and its current status, is presently unknown to Living New Deal.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) allotted $30,379 to construct a new National Guard Armory in 1938. N. W. Overstreet and A. H. Town were architects for the two-story, reinforced concrete Art Deco style building. The lower floor was devoted to Battery A of the 114th Field Artillery and regimental headquarters, battalion headquarters, instructors’ office, classroom, caretakers’ office and other rooms occupied the second floor. Work began in December 1938 and required seven months of construction. WPA workers also had to demolish two buildings at the site prior to construction beginning. The total cost was $38,453.17, with costs above the WPA allotment...

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Harlowton, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Numbers 65‐91‐1526, and 165‐1‐91‐95 .

The former armory in Lyndonville, Vermont was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The status and location of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. WPA Project No. 65‐12‐620

"During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940, 13 armories were in use by the Utah Guard including" that in Manti. The building is now privately owned.

The National Guard Armory in Meadville was designed in an Art Moderne style by architects N W Overstreet and A H Town. It was constructed by the WPA in 1938. It is currently in use by the Franklin County School District as the Junior ROTC program.

"During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940, 13 armories were in use by the Utah Guard including" that in Nephi. "Construction of the National Guard armory in Nephi will be furthered with $34,669" in WPA funds, Provo's Daily Herald reported. The location of the historic armory in Nephi is presently unknown to Living New Deal. The building now houses municipal functions.

From Missouri Armories: The Guard's Home in Architecture and History by Robert Wiegers: "The Pierce City Armory was built in 1939 as a WPA project, but the design combines features of castellated architecture with the art deco/WPA style and use of reinforced concrete." The building sustained damage during a 2003 tornado and was rechristened the Ray Carver Building. It now houses local government offices.

The National Guard Armory in Raton, New Mexico, now the Raton Convention and Recreation Center, was built by the WPA. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Project description: "Construct Armory and improve grounds" Official Project Number: 165‐1‐85‐110 Project cost: $232,527.00 Sponsors: New Mexico National Guard and Board of Education, City of Raton

The historic former armory in Stillwater, Oklahoma was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1936. waymarking.com: This is a one-story native sandstone armory building located at 315 E. 9th Avenue, currently occupied as the Parks and Recreation Recreation Center. The office area is on the north side. There is a slightly projected entrance bay with a single glass door and sidelight. The tall window units have a fixed pane at the top and double hung sashes beneath. The drill floor area is located south of the offices and has a barrel roof with two vehicle doors. The armory was constructed as...

The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the former Armory building in Ansonia, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2131 Total project cost: $5,190.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department "Repair, paint, and varnish interior and exterior of building" Official Project Number: 165‐15‐X0XX Total project cost: $814.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department

The former armory building in Bellows Falls, Vermont was improved by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is now an apartment building. WPA Project No. 65‐12‐942

W.P.A. improvements to the former armory in Bristol, CT included: "paint and improve electrical wiring." Official Project Number: 165‐15‐3044 Total project cost: $710.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department

The former 1904 armory building in Burlington, Vermont was improved by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). WPA Project No. 65‐12‐935

The historic 1912 armory in Elizabeth, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project descriptions: "Alter armory building and construct driveways, curbs, ramps, and walls;" "Install new services to building;" "Elizabeth Armory. Interior and exterior painting, drill hall floors, fireproof ceiling in boiler room;" "Take down brick along rear wall and relay." WPA Official Project Numbers: 465‐22‐2‐221, 465‐22‐3‐119

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the old 'Bank Street Armory' in Fall River, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve and reconstruct Armory building" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐332 Total project cost: $22,271.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at a historic armory building in Framingham, Mass. (location and status presently unknown to Living New Deal) WPA project details: "Inspect, repair, and store tents and cots" Official Project Number: 165-14-5147 Total project cost: $7,107.00 Sponsor: Commissioner of Massachusetts, State Arsenal "Clear and grub wooded area" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐6154 Total project cost: $1,001.00 Sponsor: Commissioner of Massachusetts, State Arsenal "Inspect, repair, and paint warehouse and ordnance materials" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐XXXX Total project cost: $20,194.00 Sponsor: State Adjutant General's Department "Repair and widen roads" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐14XX Total project cost: $1,000.00 Sponsor: Commissioner of Massachusetts, State Arsenal "Repair and improve buildings" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2825 Total...

Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers improved/renovated what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Gloucester. W.P.A. project details: "Repair and improve Armory building" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2401 Total project cost: $9,042.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Make general repairs and improvements to Armory" Official Project Number: 265‐14‐5150 Total project cost: $5,473.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Adjutant General's Office "Improve Armory and grounds" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐3‐950 Total project cost: $14,563.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Haverhill, Mass. The building now houses the Haverhill Fire Fighting Museum. WPA project details: "Improve Armory" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General's Office

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Holyoke, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve interiors of building and construct retaining wall" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2516 Total project cost: $16,057.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department "Improve field" Official Project Number: 65‐14‐8185

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic (and since demolished) armory building in Lawrence, Mass. The project called for called for "Alterations and repairs to Armory." The armory was located on "Amesbury Street, between Essex and Methuen Streets ..."

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Malden, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve, remodel, and alter Armory building" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐103X Total project cost: $28,557.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster, Massachusetts National Guard

The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the now-former Armory building in Manchester, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2083 Total project cost: $3,816.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1877

W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in New Britain, CT, included: "Paint and varnish interior of Armory". Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1687

The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the former Armory building in Middletown, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2105 Total project cost: $7,082.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Milford, Mass. WPA project details: "Make alterations to Armory building" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐545 Total project cost: $6,963.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department "Improve Armory" Official Project Number: X65‐14‐2‐103X Total project cost: $2,986.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts