Como Lake Dike Construction – Lancaster NY

City:
Lancaster, NY

Site Type:
Parks and Recreation, Infrastructure and Utilities, Flood and Erosion Control

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Site Survival:
Unknown

Description

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) photo pictured here describes this project as “removal of island and building of dyke.” The work took place in Como Lake Park in Lancaster, New York. The current status and exact location of the dike is unknown to the Living New Deal.

Source notes

National Archives and Records Administration, Negative 7389-D

Location Info


Como Lake Park, Como Park Boulevard
Lancaster , NY 14086
Erie County County

Location notes: Approximate location

Coordinates: 42.8898, -78.6596

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