- City:
- Loleta, CA
- Site Type:
- Water Supply, Military and Public Safety, Infrastructure and Utilities
- New Deal Agencies:
- Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs
- Started:
- 1941
- Completed:
- 1941
- Quality of Information:
- Moderate
- Marked:
- No
Description
In 1941, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a fire-fighting water supply system, including underground pipes and surface hydrants, for the small, dairy center of Loleta in the Eel River delta area.
Although it is usually impossible to verify such infrastructure work visually, in this case an ancient hydrant/standpipe reveals that the WPA work was carried out.
Source notes
WPA project card #165-1-08-359, 1941
Site originally submitted by Richard A Walker on June 10, 2021.
Additional contributions by Joan Greer.
Site Details
Federal Cost | Local Cost | Total Cost |
---|---|---|
$6,055 | $2,768 | $8,823 |
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