- City:
- Mineral Wells, TX
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Amphitheaters and Bandshells
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Completed:
- 1937
Description
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) erected an amphitheater in Mineral Wells, Texas during the Great Depression. The natural rock, earth, and grass amphitheater behind the Lillian Peek Home Economics building in Mineral Wells was constructed in 1937. Both projects were recently renovated by the 50 Year Club of Mineral Wells.
Source notes
Susan C. Allen. "Mineral Wells 1937 WPA Amphitheater." Web. https://suzassippi.wordpress.com/2014/11/26/mineral-wells-1937-wpa-amphitheater/Site originally submitted by Susan C. Allen on December 11, 2014.
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