Project type: Athletic Courts and Fields, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA), Arts Programs, Work Relief Programs
Designers: George Berry, stonecutter
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Description
In 1939 the Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed an athletic field at Portland’s Franklin High School as part of a larger commitment ($468,459) to the improvement of Portland public school properties.
Project Details
| Federal Cost | Local Cost | Total Cost | Project #'s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15000 |
Source notes
Barker, Neil Louis (1996) “The Works Progress Administration in Portland, Oregon: An Historical Narrative and Survey Report, 1935-1942.” Washington State University: Masters of Arts Thesis in History. Pp. 122.
Oregonian (1939) “Work Begins on New Field,” August 15, 1939.
Oregonian (1942) “Olden Dream Comes True: School Dedicates Franklin Statue,” May 9, 1942.
Project originally submitted by Judith T Kenny on May 16, 2022.
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