Old fire hydrant - Loleta CA
Project type: Military and Public Safety, Water supply
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Started: 1941
Completed: 1941
Quality of Information: Moderate
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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.
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Town sign - Loleta CA
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Fire hydrant - Loleta CA
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WPA card - Loleta CA
Project Details
| Federal Cost | Local Cost | Total Cost | Project #'s |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6,055 | $2,768 | $8,823 |
Source notes
WPA project card #165-1-08-359, 1941
Project originally submitted by Richard Walker on June 10, 2021.
Additional contributions by Joan Greer.
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