- City:
- Gainesville, GA
- Site Type:
- Civic Facilities, Courthouses (State & Local)
- New Deal Agencies:
- Public Works Funding, Public Works Administration (PWA)
- Started:
- 1936
Description
After the Hall County Courthouse in Gainesville, GA, was destroyed by a tornado on April 6, 1936, the PWA dedicated funds toward its reconstruction.
A “marker and bronze tablet [were placed in front of the building] honoring President Roosevelt and commemorating Disaster Relief aid by the Federal Government.”
The courthouse is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Source notes
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