Search Results for: demolished
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Northern Arizona University: Cottage City (demolished) – Flagstaff AZ
The New Deal provided the funds to build a large group of cottages for student housing – known as “Cottage City” – at what was then Arizona Teachers’ College. The Public Works Administration (PWA) made a grant of $57,900… read more
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Northern Pacific Railway Locomotive No. 2650 (demolished) – Saint Paul MN
In 1933, the Public Works Administration (PWA) authorized a loan to the Northern Pacific Railway for $1,250,000 to purchase new locomotives. The Interstate Commerce Commission then issued a certificate of approval for the loan, although for a slightly lesser amount… read more
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New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (“Nickel Plate Road”) Locomotive No. 700 (demolished) – Cleveland OH
In 1934, it was reported that the American Locomotive Company “is building 15 freight engines for the ‘Nickel Plate’ Railroad, in its plant at Schenectady, N.Y… All of these engines are being built with a PWA loan to the Nickel… read more
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School (demolished) – Barnhart TX
A school construction project in Barnhart, Texas was undertaken with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $20,665 grant toward the $45,928 eventual total cost of the project. Construction occurred between Feb. and Aug…. read more
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Sul Ross State University: Rock Cottages (demolished) – Alpine TX
A series of 14 stone cottages, later known as the “rock cottages,” was among the multiple residence projects constructed at Sul Ross State University as a result of New Deal efforts by way of the Public Works Administration (PWA). The… read more
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Sul Ross State University: Men’s Dormitory and Band Home (demolished) – Alpine TX
A men’s dormitory was one of multiple residence projects constructed at Sul Ross State University as a result of New Deal efforts by way of the Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA supplied a $36,000 loan and $15,886 grant for… read more
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High School (demolished) – Monahans TX
A high school building in Monahans, Texas was constructed with Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA provided a $57,043 grant for the project, whose total cost was $127,845. Construction began in April 1936 and was completed in March 1937…. read more
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Earl Bell School (demolished) – Pecos TX
A school for “Mexican-American children” was constructed with Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA provided a $13,091 grant for the project, whose total cost was $29,215. Construction began in January and was completed in July 1936. The school was… read more
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Mountain View School (demolished) – Martinez CA
The Public Works Administration (PWA) funded the construction of the Mountain View elementary school near Martinez. At the time, the school was located just outside the city of Martinez in an unincorporated area southeast of the city limits at the… read more
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Decatur Co. CCC Camp (Demolished) – Decatur KS
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the Decatur Co. CCC camp in Decatur County KS in 1936. According to the Kansas Historical Society, “The former camp ground eventually was consumed by residential and commercial development. Today no remnants of Camp… read more