Hudson Elementary School in La Puente. c. 1950s
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)
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Description
WPA demolished five existing buildings and constructed a new one story, frame and stucco earthquake proof building for kindergarten purposes.
It is not clear if the WPA also reconstructed the rest of the school, perhaps after 1939.
Project Details
| Federal Cost | Local Cost | Total Cost | Project #'s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74204 | 85099 |
Source notes
Connolly, Donald H. and G. I. Farman. Report of Accomplishment of the Operations Division. Works Progress Administration, Southern California. January 1, 1939.
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Looks like it was torn down: http://www.flickr.com/photos/synthetrix/2959873154/
Hi Darren, thanks for letting us know. How sad to lose such a classic Deco building!
Our friends family and I all attended Hudson Elementary School in the 50s and 60s. While we all lived in the City of La Puente.
Walking to school was a wonderful experience as I remember my younger years.