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  • Armory (former) - Atoka OK
    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...
  • Armory (former) - Billings MT
    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 .
  • Armory (former) - Cherokee OK
    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.
  • Armory (former) - Clarksville TN
    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...
  • Armory (former) - Columbus MS
    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.
  • Armory (former) - Garland UT
    "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.
  • Armory (former) - Greenville MS
    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...
  • Armory (former) - Harlowton MT
    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 .
  • Armory (former) - Lyndonville VT
    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
  • Armory (former) - Manti UT
    "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.
  • Armory (former) - Meadville MS
    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.
  • Armory (former) - Nephi UT
    "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.
  • Armory (former) - Pierce City MO
    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.
  • Armory (former) - Raton NM
    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
  • Armory (former) - Stillwater OK
    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...
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Ansonia CT
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Bellows Falls VT
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Bristol CT
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Burlington VT
    The former 1904 armory building in Burlington, Vermont was improved by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). WPA Project No. 65‐12‐935
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Elizabeth NJ
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Fall River MA
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Framingham MA
    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...
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Gloucester MA
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Haverhill MA
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Holyoke MA
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Lawrence MA
    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 ..."
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Malden MA
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Manchester CT
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Meriden CT
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Middletown CT
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Milford MA
    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
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Montpelier VT
    The former armory building in Montpelier, Vermont was improved by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The status and location of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. WPA Project No. 65‐12‐940
  • Armory (former) Improvements - New Bedford MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory in New Bedford, Mass. WPA project details: "Construct garage, storage rooms, kitchen and other rooms, machinery and carpentry work, plumbing, electric" Sponsor: Massachusetts National Guard
  • Armory (former) Improvements - New Britain CT
    W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in New Britain, CT, included: "paint and varnish interior and exterior of building". Official Project Number: 165‐15‐X01X Total project cost: $548.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department
  • Armory (former) Improvements - New Haven CT
    W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building, which Living New Deal believes to be the facility at 869 Orange St., include: Paint interior and exterior of building Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2055 Total project cost: $1,474.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department Paint interior and exterior of Cavalry Armory building Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1947
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Newark DE
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project at the former armory building in Newark, Delaware. The location and status of the old armory is unknown to Living New Deal. WPA Project No. 65‐1‐24‐2079. Sponsor: War Department
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Newport RI
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project consisting of "general repairs to armory" at the former armory in Newport, Rhode Island. As of 2023 the building is home to the Sailing Museum and City of Newport Maritime Center. WPA Project No. 65‐16‐1100
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Northampton MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Northampton, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve Armory" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General's Office
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Norwood MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Norwood, Mass. WPA project details: "Paint and make general repairs" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2316 Total project cost: $3,938.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Pawtucket RI
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project that included painting and varnishing the former armory in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. As of 2023 the building serves as the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. WPA Project No. 165‐16‐2022; cost: $11,299. Sponsor: Adjutant General, State of Rhode Island
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