5th Street Sidewalk – Clayton NM

A WPA sidewalk imprint stamp marks the sidewalk on the west side South 5th Street, one half block up from Cedar St., across from the south end of the school campus Gymnasium building.

7th Street Sidewalks – Knights Landing CA

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built curbs and sidewalks in portions of Knights Landing, CA in 1940. The attached photos show the WPA imprints that were placed in the concrete at the time of construction.

Alley Improvement – Parkersburg WV

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) paved approximately six miles of alleys throughout Parkersburg, Wood County.

Angell St. Sidewalk – Providence RI

The sidewalk along Angell Street connecting Wayland Square to the Brown University campus through the Historic Wayland Square neighborhood is WPA-built.   Angell runs adjacent to the Brown athletic facilities and the Wheeler School, and is heavily trafficked by joggers… read more

Animas Street Sidewalks – Lordsburg NM

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed several miles of sidewalk in Lordsburg during the Great Depression. By 1936, they were building on average 4,000’ of sidewalk per month, with the goal of completing 40 blocks. Adhering to WPA rules,… read more

Appalachian State University Development – Boone NC

Appalachian State University, then known as Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C), was substantially improved and developed as part of infrastructure and building construction projects on the institution’s campus. Numerous New Deal organizations, including the Civil Works Administration (CWA), Federal Emergency… read more

Appalachian State University: Sidewalks – Boone NC

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed sidewalks on the campus of what was then known as Appalachian State Teachers College in Boone, North Carolina.

Argyle and Dundee Rd. Improvements – Arlington MA

The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) resurfaced Argyle Rd. and Dundee Rd. in Arlington, MA. The W.P.A. installed sidewalks along these roads as well.

Arroyo Seco Parkway Sidewalk and Stairs – Los Angeles CA

This narrow concrete sidewalk and stairway connecting Solano Avenue and Academy Road was built by the WPA in 1941. Located along the Arroyo Seco Parkway near the Solano Ave. Elementary School.

Atmore Sidewalks Construction Program – Atmore AL

The Works Progress Administration built seven miles of sidewalks throughout the City of Atmore. This work was part of a WPA city-wide, sidewalk construction program. Pictured are WPA workers carrying out sidewalk construction work on U.S. Highway 31. The approximate… read more

Aztec Stairs – San Francisco CA

The WPA built these concrete steps connecting Aztec and Shotwell Streets in 1940.

Bakers Island Lighthouse Wharf – Salem MA

The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) completed a project in 1937 that involved “building of a new wharf bridging and steps at the Baker’s Island lighthouse,” a project intended to improve safety at the lighthouse for both visitors and the keeper…. read more

Banks Street Sidewalks – New Orleans LA

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed sidewalks in New Orleans, including along Banks Street in Mid-City. WPA workers often marked their work with “sidewalk stamps” pressed into the fresh concrete — a common practice by private contractors in the early… read more

Battery Street Park Development – Burlington VT

The W.P.A. developed Burlington’s Battery [Street] Park, including constructing sidewalks and a masonry parapet wall. WPA Project No. 65-12-344

Bayport Avenue Improvements – Bayport NY

In November 1935 the WPA approved the provision of labor for the construction of curbs and gutters along Bayport Avenue in Bayport, NY.

Beach Avenue Sidewalks – Warwick RI

Sidewalks lining Conimicut’s Beach Avenue. Parts have been replaced and removed over the years, but WPA stamps remain.

Begier Avenue Sidewalks – San Leandro CA

The Works Progress Administration built sidewalks on Begier Avenue in San Leandro CA. Contributor note: “Sidewalk stamp is in front of the garage door on Begier Avenue. around the corner from the house connected to it at 799 St Marys… read more

Berlin Street Improvements – Montpelier VT

Montpelier’s 1937 Annual Report details roadwork projects undertaken in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) funds, including: “Berlin Street from River Street to the City line and a portion of Winooski Avenue received tar treatment for the first time.”… read more

Beverly Street Sidewalks – Kingwood WV

The Works Progress Administration built sidewalks on several streets in Kingwood. Work on Beverly Street was started in 1935.

Big Spring State Park – Big Spring TX

“Dramatic views off of the 200-foot bluff and from the CCC-built loop road are among the featured attractions of this 382-acre park. Early morning or sunset, joggers, walkers and cyclists circle the loop, enjoying these views as they exercise. An… read more

Birchmont Dr. NE Sidewalks – Bemidji MN

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built sidewalks on the 1500 block of Birchmont Dr. NE in Bemidji MN.

Blackstone Boulevard Sidewalk – Providence RI

“One of my favorite places in Providence is Blackstone Boulevard, the tree-lined, two-mile stretch of road on the East Side that is a popular destination for joggers, walkers, readers and painters. At both ends of the boulevard, there are tiny… read more

Blue Hills Parkway Sidewalks – Milton MA

Description of a W.P.A. project: “Blue Hills Parkway; in the early spring of 1939, work will be started on the construction of a bituminous concrete walk from Kahler Avenue to Canton Avenue. The major items of work are the construction… read more

Boardwalk Reconstruction – Bradley Beach NJ

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) reconstructed the boardwalk in Bradley Beach, New Jersey. The project “called for 800 linear feet of boardwalk, 24 feet wide, between McCabe and Newark Aves., and 800 linear feet, 34 feet wide, between Lareine… read more

Broadway Improvements – Long Beach NY

The federal Work Projects Administration worked to improve Broadway in Long Beach, New York during the 1930s. One project called for the “surfacing [and] constructing sidewalks, curbs, and leaching basins.”

Broadway Improvements – Saranac Lake NY

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) improved Broadway [Street] in Saranac Lake, New York, including replacing brick paving with concrete and reconstructing its sidewalks.

Broadway Sidewalk – Lynn MA

The Work Projects Administration (WPA) constructed sidewalks in Lynn, Mass., including along Broadway.

Brown Avenue Sidewalks – Kingwood WV

The Works Progress Administration built sidewalks on several streets in Kingwood. Work on Brown Avenue was completed in 1937.

Buckeye Road Sidewalks and Improvements – Phoenix AZ

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed sidewalks along, and otherwise improved, Buckeye Road in Phoenix, Arizona during the 1930s.

Cain Park – Cleveland Heights OH

“Besides constructing the amphitheater, workers from the Great Depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) also helped drain the ravine which Cain Park is situated in, covering up and culverting the creek that ran through its center. Attractive landscaping, tennis courts, ball… read more

California St. Sidewalks and Improvements – San Francisco CA

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked to improve many roads in San Francisco, including the stretch of California St. from Fillmore to Presidio Ave. “Consisted of narrowing the sidewalks ten feet from Fillmore to Presidio Avenue with all work… read more

Center Street Sidewalk – Tucumcari NM

The W.P.A. constructed sidewalks in Tucumcari, including on East Center Street in front of the municipally owned owned housing the the city hall and municipal court buildings. There are two imprint stamps, coordinates: 35.178135, -103.724251 35.178137, -103.723836

Center Street Sidewalks – Provo UT

The New Deal’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed sidewalks along Center Street in Provo in 1939.

Charles R. Adams Park – Atlanta GA

Charles R. Adams Park is a 32-acre public city park located in southwest Atlanta, Georgia. The park is surrounded by the neighborhood of Cascade Heights. Construction of the park began in the mid-1930s, and the dedication ceremony took place in… read more

Charles River Reservation Improvements – Cambridge MA

W.P.A. project description: “Charles River Reservation, Cambridge; a supplementary project for the completion of, and additional improvements of, the Charles River Reservation between Charles River Dam and Mount Auburn Street was approved in November of 1938 and work will be… read more

Charlesbank Beach – Boston MA

Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) workers constructed a bathing beach and recreation site along the Charles River by the end of Longfellow Bridge, in 1936. The project included a baseball diamond, benches, and shelters. WPA Bulletin: Children from Boston’s hot and… read more

Church Street Improvements – Bohemia NY

In November 1935 the WPA approved the provision of labor for the construction of curbs and gutters along Church Street in Bohemia, NY.

Clemens Street Construction – Shinnston WV

The Works Progress Administration completed the construction of Clemens Street on Shinnston. The work consisted of “Excavation, stone-base, shoulders and concrete curb necessary for full completion of Clemens street.”

Cliff Walk Sidewalk – Newport RI

The W.P.A. constructed sidewalks in Newport, Rhode Island, including at what one photographer calls “Cliff Walk Beach.”

Convalecencia Town Square, Río Piedras – San Juan PR

The CWA carried out street improvement work in Convalecencia Town Square, Río Piedras.