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  • Mineral Springs Waterworks - Mineral Springs AR
    "The Mineral Springs Waterworks is a historic site located in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. It contains a good example of a 1930s-era elevated steel water tower, built in 1936 by the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company in conjunction with the Public Works Administration as part of a project to improve the town's water supply. The tower was built to store water obtained from a nearby well. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, as part of a multiple-property listing that included numerous other New Deal-era projects throughout Arkansas. A new water well was drilled nearby in 1985;...
  • Minidoka Project - Ashton ID
    "The Minidoka Project is a series of public works by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to control the flow of the Snake River in Wyoming and Idaho, supplying irrigation water to farmlands in Idaho. One of the oldest Bureau of Reclamation projects in the United States, the project involves a series of dams and canals intended to store, regulate and distribute the waters of the Snake, with electric power generation as a byproduct. The water irrigates more than a million acres (4,000 km²) of otherwise arid land, producing much of Idaho's potato crop. Other crops include alfalfa, fruit and sugar...
  • Miscellaneous Projects - Montpelier VT
    In 1935 "considerable work was done with V.E.R.A. labor in cutting brush and cleaning up around the pond ." The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted work at Montpelier's Community House in 1936. The WPA and CCC conducted hurricane relief work in the city in 1938.
  • Modesto Irrigation District Canal Upgrades - Modesto CA
    The Public Works Administration (PWA) helped pay for major improvements to the irrigation canals of the Modesto Irrigation District (MID), created in 1887. "MID ditches were vastly improved during the Depression. One project in 1937, was funded by a $380,000 federal grant from the PWA. It would bring the miles of improved ditches up to about 100 miles (out of a total of about 450 miles). Fifty ditches were involved in this project and over 500 men were employed for about five months. The federal government furnished about 45% of the cost of the manpower and materials." (Osborn, p. 46)
  • Monette Water Tower - Monette AR
    The historic water tower in Monette, Arkansas was constructed as a New Deal-assisted project during the Great Depression. "On Wednesday October 21, 1936, John V. Hancock started the pump to fill Monette’s new water tank.  Reporters for the Monette Weekly Sun noted that by 1:00 pm the 75,000 gallon tank was filled.  Built by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, the tank was the key piece in Monette’s new water system.  The PWA contracted with the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company to construct the tanks while the water distribution system was constructed by the V. E. Schevenell Company of Memphis, TN. ...
  • Morgan Avenue Yard and Pumping Station (demolished) Improvements - Brooklyn NY
    The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) undertook a sizable public building improvement project in Brooklyn, New York beginning in 1935.  The project involved the "Improvement of Public Buildings and Offices" at more than 30 locations, including the two no-longer-extant municipal sites located at Morgan Ave. and Maspeth Ave. in East Williamsburg: a (presumably) storage yard and a water pumping station.
  • Morgan Hill Waterworks - Santa Clara CA
    Exact location of water tower unknown.
  • Mount Mitchell State Park - Burnsville NC
    "The newly established Department of Conservation and Development...immediately requested a CCC work camp for Mount Mitchell... ...the upper reaches of the East's highest mountain underwent a remarkable transformation. Fire prevention crews fanned out along the trails and parking areas, clearing away brush and standing dead timber. Other workers took charge of trail maintenance, refurbishing all the footpaths, including the well-worn and badly eroded trail to the summit. The CCC briefly revived reforestation in the park, planting addition Fraser fir and Norway spruce. Just below the summit workers cut and hewed red spruce logs for a new concession stand, a rain shelter,...
  • Mountain Street Reservoir Maintenance - Hatfield MA
    The federal Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) furnished the cost of labor for the cleaning of the two reservoirs for the Town of Hatfield: the Mountain Street and Running Gutter Reservoirs. Town Report: "With the help of WPA funds, we have done some work at the reservoir this summer. The small reservoir can be cleaned in one day, with two men; while it took fifteen men there for two weeks."
  • Mountain View Cemetery - Pueblo CO
    Multiple New Deal agencies worked to develop and otherwise improve Pueblo, Colorado's historic Mountain View Cemetery during the 1930s. "Major improvements to the Mountain View Cemetery began with 1933-1934, CWA Projects. The CWA crews enclosed the ornamental iron fence on Beulah, Sprague and Northern Avenues within a cobblestone wall, built four large arched entrances on Northern Avenue and cobblestone walls around the cemetery and orphanage properties. This work was done in conjunction with other CWA and WPA, street, sidewalk and sewer improvement projects. They also remodeled the Sexton’s home and provided a small addition that served as the cemetery office. WPA crews...
  • Mountain View Waterworks - Mountain View AR
    "The Mountain View Waterworks are a historic public water supply system in Mountain View, Arkansas. The facilities consist of a tower and well house, located at the junction of Gayler and King Streets. The tower is a metal structure with four legs, reinforced by diagonal latticework members, topped by a water tank with a bowl-shaped bottom and a conical roof. A large pipe connects from the bottom of the tank to the well house, a square fieldstone structure. These facilities were built in 1936-37 with funding from the Public Works Administration, and were still in use at the time of...
  • Muddy Pond Improvements - Canton MA
    The WPA worked to improve the water supply of the town of Stoughton, Mass. Muddy Pond is located within neighboring Canton. "The Muddy Pond projects which has been going on now for over a year to improve the town’s water supply has just received an additional $17,500 from the Federal Government for the completion of the task, which may be complete sometime in December . There are approximately 40 men at work on that project." Aerial imagery suggests that Muddy Pond may effectively no longer exist.
  • Municipal Improvements - Ashland ME
    The annual municipal report from 1935 reported on extensive E.R.A. activity in Ashland: "Since May 1, 1934 the Town of Ashland has received approximately $10,000.00 in the form of Federal Emergency Relief Funds. This money has enabled the town to work between fifteen and twenty-five men on a part time basis. Efforts have consistently been made to get approval for worth while projects. A few of the things accomplished with these funds are listed below: 1. Construction of approximately one mile of rock drain. 2. Cleaning up town dumps at Ashland and Sheridan. 3. Assisting park commission in cleaning up Community park. 4. Provide labor...
  • Municipal Improvements - Bethlehem NH
    Town leaders early on in the New Deal took advantage of Federal largesse to make improvements according to annual reports from 1934 to 1941. 1934 Amount Raised by Issue of Bonds or Notes: P. W. A. Water Bonds 37,000.00 P. W. A. Sidewalk Bonds 13,000.00 P. W. A. Sewer Bonds ^ 650.00 36. Other receipts: Treasurer of U. S. A. a|c P. W. A. Int. $885.17 Detail 39. Water Works Construction: Loan to Water Department $12,114.54 Preliminary work on P. W. A. $1,727.81 Detail 40. Sidewalk Construction: Preliminary work on P. W. A. $640.66 Detail 41 . Sewer Construction: Preliminary work on P. W. A. $283.24 1935 Other bills due Town: (c) P. W. A. Water $4,006.65 P....
  • Municipal Improvements - Brentwood MD
    According to an index of WPA projects in the national archives, the WPA did extensive work in Brentwood, including: installing water mains, constructing sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and paving and storm drainage. Records show the WPA also constructed a Law Hall for Municipal offices, a fire department and a community hall. The exact location and current status of these buildings is unknown.
  • Municipal Improvements - Franconia NH
    Various relief and infrastructure efforts were provided by the New Deal for this small New Hampshire mountain village, population 514 (1930 Census). From 1933 to 1935, the Public Works Administration conducted a survey for a proposed water project, at a total cost of $488. A federal list of PWA projects constructed mentions that the water works were built and then sold to the town, as town reports mention bond money raised to purchase it. In 1933, the school superintendent noted, "We expect sometime this year to have the use of a school nurse for a week or more, and with the assistance...
  • Municipal Improvements - Goffstown NH
    Municipal reports from the 1930s detail local WPA work in Goffstown: 1935 Outlay for New Construction and Permanent Improvements: Highways and Bridges State Aid Construction, Class V W. P. A $492.90 1936 MOTH EXTERMINATION Jean B. Moquin, gas and oil for moth crew . . , $27.97 For White Pine Blister Rust-Control Paid by State from W.P.A. Funds expended $2,154.87 Area covered 7,091 acres Currant and gooseberry bushes destroyed.... $43,671 Number of local men employed 8 CASH EXPENDED BY TOWN ON W.P.A. PROJECTS $2,645.10 Received Dec.9 From W.P.A. for repairs of damage by flood to the Goffstown reservoir $10,000.00
  • Municipal Improvements - Greenville NH
    1936 "Report of the Overseer of the Poor The relief situation in Greenville has shown a gradual improvement during the year. Due to improved business conditions, and use of available W. P. A. and other projects our local relief cases are confined to families which are unable to take part in any such projects." "The flood of last March damaged the fire water system in various places necessitating digging up, repairing and replacing pipes and valves to the extent of several hundred dollars. The Selectmen obtained an allotment of cash to be used in WPA work and assisted very materially in extending the hydrant...
  • Municipal Improvements - Hancock NH
    1936 Town Paid W.P.A. Account 13 employed $696.74 W.P.A. Paid Labor 16 employed $2,257.20 P. W. A. PROJECT NO. 1028R Pursuant to the vote taken by the town the Federal Project No. 1028R was completed. The water main extension was finished and service started in May 1936. The electric line extension to Long Pond was finished and service started July 3, 1936. The total estimated cost of project as approved by the P.W.A. Office was $6,360.00 the federal share to be 45% of the total actual cost. This project was completed at a cost of $5,139.28 in accordance with the rules and specifications of the Federal government, was audited...
  • Municipal Improvements - Hudson NH
    Annual reports show that the town of Hudson was helped extensively by New Deal programs. In addition to work by the RFC and FERA (which included distributing food and medicine to school children), the CWA repaired and improved schools and libraries. From 1935 on, the WPA did extensive work on the town's infrastructure, including digging fire holes, improving town roads, and moth extermination. The WPA and PWA also improved local school grounds. The NYA also employed local school children for "various tasks around the school."
  • Municipal Improvements - Neptune Beach FL
    "1933: The Civil Works Administration of Florida sends 150 men to make improvements to the town." "1936-37: City receives help from the Works Progress Administration for bulkheading, street maintenance, improvements for the water works, etc."
  • Municipal Improvements - Nome AK
    Multiple New Deal agencies conducted municipal improvement projects in Nome, Alaska. The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted did the following, per The Nome Nugget: Through ... the Civil Work Administration, Nome is daily bring improved and plans are being carried out thru the Alaska Road Commission to repair municipal buildings, clean necessary thoroughfares and gravel public property of value for purposes of fire-prevention and safety. The paper also refers to a water project: The fresh water project of the CWA has been completed and gives every appearance of being an extremely beneficial piece of work. The CWA was succeeded by the Federal Emergency Relief...
  • Municipal Improvements - Poolesville MD
    The WPA constructed a reservoir for a fire protection pump shed and installed a pipe connecting the pump and reservoir. Current status and exact location of the project unknown.
  • Municipal Improvements - Silver Spring MD
    The WPA installed water mains on Chicago Ave. and Falkland Dr. in Silver Spring and Blair Subdvision in 1935.
  • Municipal Improvements - Upper Marlboro MD
    According to WPA records in the National Archives, the WPA constructed a sanitary sewer system and disposal plant and a town water supply system for Upper Marlboro in 1936.
  • Municipal Improvements - Westbrook ME
    The Westbrook Historical Society notes that in 1939-41 the WPA was involved in constructing sewers, planking the Bridge St. bridge, and building the Methodist Rd. in Westbrook.
  • Municipal Utility Improvements - Berlin NH
    Extensive work was done in Berlin by a combination of the CWA, FERA, PWA, NYA, CCC and WPA all during the existence of the New Deal when "in 1935, under the leadership of newly-elected Mayor Arthur Bergeron, the Farmer-Labor Party began the process of reorganizing city government and acting as a conduit for federal monies in response to the mass lay-offs in the the Great Northern and Brown paper mills"   (https://www.berlinnh.gov) Utilities, culverts, water mains, storm drains, & sewer lines were improved by New Deal agencies: 1934 CWA builds the Coos Street Culvert, Boating and Bathing Pool at the Bog. 1935 "FERA builds the Main...
  • Municipal Water and Sewer System - Fairfield TX
    The Mexia Weekly Herald reported on March 29, 1935 that work on two PWA projects in the town of Fairfield, Texas had begun, including "the water and sewer system for the newly incorporated town."
  • Municipal Water Improvements - Madawaska ME
    Municipal reports from the late 1930s describe federal funding for water system improvements in the amounts of $2,766 in 1938 and $5,510 in 1939 (the latter under WPA project No. 2655).
  • Municipal Water Improvements - Shoemakersville PA
    According to a local newspaper article, "water and sanitary sewer lines were installed ... for the first time" in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania, courtesy the federal Works Progress Administration (WPA).
  • Municipal Water Projects - Ashland NH
    Between 1935 and 36 the WPA helped in reconstruction work on the town water supply Jackson Pond which had originally been built in 1894. In 1936, the WPA supplied labor for a water extension.
  • Municipal Water Projects - Gorham NH
    Municipal reports from 1938 and 1939 reported the following WPA activity in Gorham: 1937 Storm drains Alpine St & Promenade St. Water mains Alpine St and to the Island on the east end of Washington St. The town is now able to get W. P. A. assistance and it has been suggested that the following sewers be built: Alpine Street, Promenade and Church Streets, and the Leblanc-Willis sewer. Estimated cost of these projects is material furnished by the town $2907.60 and we recommend this amount be appropriated and raised. All labor for these projects will be furnished by W. P. A. 1938 The new dam at the...
  • Municipal Water Storage Tank - Foxboro MA
    "The water storage tank for the town water system, located on the hill at the end of Glenwood Avenue, was inadequate for the growing community. Engineers recommended a 1,023,000-gallon tank on Main Street near Lakeview Road. The Work Pro Administration agreed to cover 45% of the cost and the town was quick to respond. Work commenced on October 19, 1938 and the standpipe was placed in service on June 24, 1939. The original standpipe on Glenwood Avenue has since been removed."
  • Municipal Water System - Bethesda MD
    In 1935 the WPA improved and installed water main systems on various streets in Bethesda.
  • Municipal Water System - Bladensburg MD
    The WPA installed various water mains in Bladensburg from 1935-37.
  • Municipal Water System - Browning MT
    The WPA allocated $7,062 for development of Browning, Montana's water system, in August 1938.
  • Municipal Water System - Capitol Heights MD
    The WPA installed various water mains in Capitol Heights in 1935.
  • Municipal Water System - Claude TX
    The city of Claude, TX received funding from the PWA for its sewage and water systems -- including a new sewage disposal unit, new pipes and wells.
  • Municipal Water System Improvements - Claremont NH
    Annual municipal reports for Claremont document extensive New Deal involvement in developing the city's water supply and sewage systems. In 1935, this work included WPA aid in the construction of the local Rice Reservoir, and CCC construction of five "water holes" "in outlying sections as an added aid in combating fires on isolated farms." In 1940, the PWA contributed to a municipal sewer project, and WPA labor was used to improve the hospital's sewer lines. New Deal aid for sewer projects continued into 1941.
  • Municipal Water System Improvements - Shillington PA
    According to a local newspaper article, "a new water plant and new water lines were extended" in Shillington, Pennsylvania as part of a WPA project.
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