Military and Public Safety Sites

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The historic armory in Perth Amboy, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: "Improve the National Guard Armory by painting, and perform work apparent thereto." The structure is now privately owned. WPA Official Project Number: 685‐22‐2‐20

The historic armory building in Plainfield, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: "Improve Armory." The facility presently houses the New Jersey Naval Militia Foundation. WPA Official Project Number: 65‐22‐6192

The former armory building in Red Bank, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts: "Improve, renovate, and make alterations at Armory." WPA Official Project Number: 65‐1‐22‐163 The former armory later served as an equestrian riding hall, and presently houses an ice rink.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Somerville, Mass. WPA project details: "Rehabilitate, recondition, and alter Armory building" Official Project Number: 565‐14‐2‐1080 Total project cost: $34,605.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard

The former 1916 armory building in St. Johnsbury, Vermont was improved by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). WPA Project No. 65‐12‐934

W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory in Torrington, CT included the following projects, sponsored by the Quartermaster General's Department: Paint interior and exterior of building, patch plaster, and install electric outlets Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2011 Total project cost: $547.00 Paint ceiling of drill shed and repair building Official Project Number: 465‐15‐2‐62 Total project cost: $3,225.00 Paint interior and exterior of building, patch plaster, and install electric outlets Official Project Number: 65‐13‐1875 Total project cost: N/A

The historic 114th Infantry Armory building in Trenon, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. A 1930 map identifies the armory's location as the northwest corner of what was then the intersection of E. Front St. and Armory Dr. The fate of the building was detailed in a 1975 New York Times article: "A raging fire sent flames more than 100 feet into the sky destroyed the Trenton Civic Center early today. The building, a converted National Guard Armory, housed city offices and records. City officials were looking for room to accommodate 300 city employees who normally work in the Civic Center." WPA...

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Wakefield, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve buildings" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐1153 Total project cost: $16,012.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard

W.P.A. improvements to the historic former Armory building in Wallingford, CT, included: "Repair and improve state armory building" Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2102 Total project cost: $1,828.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General's Department "Paint and varnish interior and exterior of building" Official Project Number: 165‐15‐3014 Total project cost: $597.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General's Department The armory now houses Wallingford's police department.

W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in West Hartford, CT, included: "Paint armory, and patch and point plaster and brickwork". Official Project Number: 165‐15‐20X0 Total project cost: $1,554.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General Department

W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in Willimantic, CT, including: "Paint and varnish interior and exterior and repair building" Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1XXX Total project cost: N/A Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department "Construct housing and training facilities" Official Project Number: 165‐1‐15‐146 Total project cost: $53,679.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut, Department of Public Works "Paint and varnish interior and exterior and repair building" Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2045 Total project cost: $813.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Worcester, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve and rehabilitate armory building" Official Project Number: 65‐1‐14‐142 Total project cost: $17,362.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster

Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers conducted improvement and renovation work at what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Lynn. W.P.A. project details: "Build offices, paint, and make general repairs" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2001 Total project cost: $10,059.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Build offices, paint, and make general repairs" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐115 Total project cost: $10,851.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Construct ramp" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐449 Total project cost: $1,909.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Install machine shop equipment" Official Project Number: 65‐14‐9651

The armory building in Asbury Park, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts, including the modest projects: "Paint interior of drill shed at National Guard Armory Building," and "Painting of National Guard Armory Building."

W.P.A. improvements to the historic Armory building in Branford, CT, included: "Patch, plaster, paint, and varnish Armory building". Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2081 Total project cost: $2,182.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General's Department "Painting and repairing of Armory" Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1945

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a grounds improvement project at the armory facility in Georgetown, Delaware. Living New Deal believes the current Delaware Army National Guard building is this same facility, though further confirmation is needed of whether the building existed during the 1930s. WPA Project No. 165‐1‐24‐7. Cost: $4,917. Sponsor: Delaware National Guard

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Hingham, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve State Armory" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐525 Total project cost: $10,341.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department

The historic armory building in Lawrence Township (Lawrenceville by mailing address), New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. WPA project descriptions: "Improve 112th Field Artillery Armory" and "Rehabilitate buildings." Work was sponsored by the Quartermaster General's Department of New Jersey, and the War Department. WPA Official Project Numbers: 165‐1‐72‐340, 165‐1‐22‐340

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a modernization project at the armory in Milford, Delaware. Living New Deal believes this facility to be what is now known as the Milford Armory Community Center, though further confirmation is needed as to whether the building existed during the 1930s. WPA Project No. 65-24-182.

W.P.A. improvements to the historic Armory building in Waterbury, CT, included: "Paint and varnish interior and exterior of building" Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2035 Total project cost: $2,092.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General's Department "General repairs at Armory" Official Project Number: 65‐15‐2105

W.P.A. improvements to the historic former Armory building in West Haven, CT, included: "Paint and varnish interior rooms". Official Project Number: 165‐15‐4007 Total project cost: $477.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General's Department "Paint and varnish interior of Armory" Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1973

The historic armory building in Westfield, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: "Construct drill field, drives, drains, and landscape." WPA Official Project Numbers: 165‐22‐2076, 465‐22‐2‐548

The historic 114th Infantry Armory building in Woodbury, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts: "Improve 114th Infantry Armory and surrounding grounds at Broadway* and Red Bank Avenue." (* The location of the armory is Red Bank Ave. and Evergreen Ave.) WPA Official Project Number: 460‐22‐2‐579

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Brockton, Mass.  WPA project details: "Reconstruct and improve Armory" Official Project Number: 865‐14‐2‐263 Total project cost: $12,358.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster

According to the auditors report in the 1934 town report, the CWA was involved in reconstruction of the fire station known as the Atlantic Hose House. According to a 2016 city report, the building is currently in a severe case of decay. For a time it was used by the Cony High School athletic department across the street for storage and activities but has been empty for several years, and boarded up. The city recommends that it be razed due to its condition.