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Amphitheater – Mineral Wells TX

Amphitheater and Cornerstone

Amphitheater and Cornerstone

Photo: Susan C. Allen Source © Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 2014

Amphitheater and Cornerstone

Amphitheater and Cornerstone

Project type: Amphitheaters, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs
Completed:
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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/

Project originally submitted by Susan C. Allen on December 11, 2014.

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Location Info

215 N. W. 5th Avenue
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Location notes: Street address is for the Lillian Peek Home Economics building. The amphitheater is located behind the building on NW 6th Ave and marked with a cornerstone denoting the construction date.

Coordinates: 32.810245, -98.118128

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