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New Deal Category: Armories

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19th Street Armory – Harrisburg PA

Harrisburg’s 19th Street Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $28,752 grant for the project, whose total cost was $89,050. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1807.

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Admiral Coontz Armory – Hannibal MO

The Hannibal Armory is constructed of rock that was obtained from a local quarry that also was the source for the adjacent Clemens field baseball field.  There is a locked room that was previously used for arms, but the majority… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Anadarko Armory – Anadarko OK

“This WPA Project brought in $60,000 to the economy of Anadarko and employed 210 people, for a period of 13 months… One of the significant projects of the WPA during the years 1935-1943 was the construction of military armories. This… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Angel Island Building 21 – Tiburon CA

Excavate below first floor of Building #21, underpin walls and piers of Building #21, and carry to solid bearing. Install complete drying room with lines, fans and louvres. Provide adequate room for ten-chair barber shop installation. Cut exterior doors, build… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety, Parks and recreation
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Allentown PA

The Pennsylvania National Guard armory building at W Allen St. and 15th St. in Allentown was originally constructed in the late 1930s as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $40,000 grant for the project, whose… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Armory – Bainville MT

According to a DoD Heritage Report, the W.P.A. constructed an armory in Bainville, Montana. Assuming this project was undertaken, the location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65‐91‐1605

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Chinook MT

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Chinook, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65-91-1602

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Clearfield PA

The Clearfield Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $29,118 grant for the project, whose total cost was $91,324. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1810.

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Armory – Coraopolis PA

The Coraopolis Armory was constructed in 1938 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $34,908 grant for the project, whose total cost was $105,572. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1850.

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Armory – Culbertson MT

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Marion, Montana. The facility is located at southeast corner corner of Broadway Ave. and 3rd St. E. Official Project Number 65‐91‐160X

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Fillmore 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,… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Hartsville SC

The historic National Guard armory in Hartsville, South Carolina was constructed by the Work Projects Administration from 1939 to 1940. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Kalispell MT

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Kalispell, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. “Construct Armory building” Official Project Number: 165‐1‐91‐114 Total project cost: $82,810.00 Sponsor: U.S. Navy Department “Provide Armory building” Official… read more

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Lewisburg PA

The Lewisburg Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $28,726 grant for the project, whose total cost was $88,543. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1852.

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Armory – Marion MT

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Marion, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65‐91‐1601

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Okmulgee OK

“Located at the northwest corner of W. 2nd and Alabama Streets, west of downtown Okmulgee, this armory was built by the WPA and completed in 1936. It was constructed of native limestone, quarried nearby and gave work to between 300… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Poplar MT

According to a DoD Heritage Report, the W.P.A. constructed an armory in Poplar, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Numbers 65‐91‐1603, and 165‐1‐91‐93 [total cost: $91,814.00. Sponsor: Montana State Armory… read more

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Sidney MT

According to a DoD Heritage Report, the W.P.A. constructed an armory in Sidney, Montana. Assuming this project was undertaken, the location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65‐91‐1593

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Tonkawa OK

“The Tonkawa Armory is located east of the downtown area on North Street. The armory is rectangular (136′ x 124′) and constructed of native limestone in the Romanesque style. The architect firm was Nolan, Bryan, Ahler. The roof is concrete… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Watonga OK

The Watonga Armory was constructed between 1935 and 1937 as a WPA project. This can be documented by the bronze shield above the entrance, and the cornerstone. The armory was placed on the National Register in 1994. This is a… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Whitehall MT

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Whitehall, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65‐91‐1592

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Williamsport PA

The Williamsport Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $16,000 grant for the project, whose total cost was $47,896. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1822.

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Armory – Wolf Point MT

The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Wolf Point, Montana. “In the WPA records, an armory is listed in the same line with roads. The armory and barracks were near the courthouse, today’s library, and the Coliseum. Without the WPA funding, the… read more

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory – Yale OK

The Works Progress Administration built an armory in Yale, OK in 1936. Contributor note: “The Armory in Yale, as with most Oklahoma armories, was constructed by the WPA. This stone armory is located at 200 S. Main, and appears to… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) – Cedar City 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,… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) – Ligonier PA

The former Ligonier Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $20,282 grant for the project, whose total cost was $63,948. The structure was demolished in the 2000s. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1835.

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Armory (demolished) – Logan 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,… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) – 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,… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) – Rock Island IL

The historic Rock Island Armory was constructed with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds between 1936 and 1937. The PWA supplied a $147,272 grant for the project, whose total cost was $359,626. The structure was demolished in… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Armory (demolished) – Spanish Fork 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,… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) Improvements – Bridgeton NJ

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

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) Improvements – Lowell MA

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:… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) Improvements – New London CT

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:… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) Improvements – Norwich CT

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

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) Improvements – Passaic NJ

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… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (demolished) Improvements – Somerville NJ

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… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety, No Longer Extant
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Armory (former) – Ada OK

“The former Ada Armory is a one-story building (210′ by 122′). It [was] constructed [by the WPA in 1936] of white native stone, rusticated and randomly laid. The central portion of the building is the drill floor which has a… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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…. read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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 [total cost: $75,965.00. Sponsor: War Department], and 165‐1‐91‐X6 [total cost: $145,195.00. Sponsor: Montana State Armory… read more

Project type: Armories, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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,… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Information Needed, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)
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