Fire Water Supply System – Loleta CA

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.

Location Info


Loleta, CA 95551
Humboldt County

Coordinates: 40.6409, -124.2245

Site Details

Federal CostLocal CostTotal Cost
$6,055 $2,768 $8,823

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