Armory – Hartsville SC
The historic National Guard armory in Hartsville, South Carolina was constructed by the Work Projects Administration from 1939 to 1940. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Armory – Hiawatha KS
The striking PWA Moderne-style National Guard Armory in Hiawatha, Kansas was constructed in 1938 by the Works progress Administration (WPA). The armory is still in service. According to News-Press Now, “a plaque on the National Guard Armory credits the Works… read more
Armory – Kalispell MT
The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Kalispell, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. “Construct Armory building” Official Project Number: 165‐1‐91‐114 Total project cost: $82,810.00 Sponsor: U.S. Navy Department “Provide Armory building” Official… read more
Armory – Lewisburg PA
The Lewisburg Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $28,726 grant for the project, whose total cost was $88,543. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1852.
Armory – Marion MT
The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Marion, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65‐91‐1601
Armory – Okmulgee OK
“Located at the northwest corner of W. 2nd and Alabama Streets, west of downtown Okmulgee, this armory was built by the WPA and completed in 1936. It was constructed of native limestone, quarried nearby and gave work to between 300… read more
Armory – Poplar MT
According to a DoD Heritage Report, the W.P.A. constructed an armory in Poplar, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Numbers 65‐91‐1603, and 165‐1‐91‐93 [total cost: $91,814.00. Sponsor: Montana State Armory… read more
Armory – Sidney MT
According to a DoD Heritage Report, the W.P.A. constructed an armory in Sidney, Montana. Assuming this project was undertaken, the location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65‐91‐1593
Armory – Springfield KY
“The WPA [Works Progress Administration] armory in Springfield sits atop a hill off Main Street in downtown Springfield. This building still retains a high degree of integrity and is now owned by the city. It serves as a community recreation… read more
Armory – Tonkawa OK
“The Tonkawa Armory is located east of the downtown area on North Street. The armory is rectangular (136′ x 124′) and constructed of native limestone in the Romanesque style. The architect firm was Nolan, Bryan, Ahler. The roof is concrete… read more
Armory – Watonga OK
The Watonga Armory was constructed between 1935 and 1937 as a WPA project. This can be documented by the bronze shield above the entrance, and the cornerstone. The armory was placed on the National Register in 1994. This is a… read more
Armory – Whitehall MT
The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Whitehall, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number 65‐91‐1592
Armory – Williamsport PA
The Williamsport Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $16,000 grant for the project, whose total cost was $47,896. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1822.
Armory – Wolf Point MT
The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Wolf Point, Montana. “In the WPA records, an armory is listed in the same line with roads. The armory and barracks were near the courthouse, today’s library, and the Coliseum. Without the WPA funding, the… read more
Armory – Yale OK
The Works Progress Administration built an armory in Yale, OK in 1936. Contributor note: “The Armory in Yale, as with most Oklahoma armories, was constructed by the WPA. This stone armory is located at 200 S. Main, and appears to… read more
Armory – Yazoo City MS
The armory for Yazoo City was funded by the WPA with a projected cost of $52,000. Located on the corner of Jackson Avenue and Twelfth Street, it was intended for use as the armory, auditorium, and other public use. The… read more
Armory (demolished) – Cedar City UT
“During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940,… read more
Armory (demolished) – Ligonier PA
The former Ligonier Armory was constructed in 1937-8 as a New Deal project. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $20,282 grant for the project, whose total cost was $63,948. The structure was demolished in the 2000s. PWA Docket No. PA [W]1835.
Armory (demolished) – Logan UT
“During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940,… read more
Armory (demolished) – Nephi UT
“During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940,… read more
Armory (demolished) – Rock Island IL
The historic Rock Island Armory was constructed with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds between 1936 and 1937. The PWA supplied a $147,272 grant for the project, whose total cost was $359,626. The structure was demolished in… read more
Armory (demolished) – Spanish Fork UT
“During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940,… read more
Armory (demolished) Development – Casper WY
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) and Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) worked to dramatically improve the conditions at the old armory in Casper, Wyoming in 1934. Casper Star-Tribune described the project as an “armory for the use of the national… read more
Armory (demolished) Improvements – Bridgeton NJ
The historic 3rd Regiment Armory building on Washington St. in Bridgeton, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts: “Replacing present rotted out window sills and painting, cleaning and white‐washing walls in the Armory building.” WPA Official Project Number: 65‐22‐5648
Armory (demolished) Improvements – Lowell MA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Lowell, Mass. Since demolished, the site of the old armory is now known as Armory Park. WPA project details: “Armory buildings, facilities, and grounds” Official Project Number:… read more
Armory (demolished) Improvements – New London CT
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building (which Living New Deal believes to be on Washington Ave., and since demolished) in New London, CT included the following projects: Construct armory and drill shed Official Project Number: 165‐1‐15‐145 Total project cost: $219,898.00 Sponsor:… read more
Armory (demolished) Improvements – Norwich CT
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in Norwich, CT, included: “Paint interior and exterior of Armory building”. Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1940
Armory (demolished) Improvements – Passaic NJ
The historic 113th Infantry Armory building in Passaic, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: “Improve 113th Infantry Armory Building, located at River Drive and Main Avenue.” “The Armory Building served Passaic, and its now… read more
Armory (demolished) Improvements – Somerville NJ
The historic armory in Somerville, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project descriptions: “Improvements to Armory;” “Replacing concrete floor paint walls, replace plumbing fixtures and paint floors, in Armory.” The structure, which was located on the… read more
Armory (former) – Ada OK
“The former Ada Armory is a one-story building (210′ by 122′). It [was] constructed [by the WPA in 1936] of white native stone, rusticated and randomly laid. The central portion of the building is the drill floor which has a… read more
Armory (former) – Atoka OK
Text from the National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: “The Atoka Armory is a single story, rectangular (1981 x 120′) structure constructed of rusticated and coursed native sandstone of auburn and buff colors. The walls are eighteen inches thick…. read more
Armory (former) – Billings MT
The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Billings, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Numbers 165‐1‐91‐86 [total cost: $75,965.00. Sponsor: War Department], and 165‐1‐91‐X6 [total cost: $145,195.00. Sponsor: Montana State Armory… read more
Armory (former) – Clarksville TN
The National Guard Armory in Clarksville was one of several Art Deco-styled armories in the state. The site was surveyed January 1940, located north of the Austin Peay Normal School on Drane and Marion Street. Excavation and pouring of the… read more
Armory (former) – Columbus MS
The city of Columbus approved a bond issue to construct the city’s portion of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) financed armory. The architect was R. T. Smith. Columbus purchased a site for the new armory and civic center in the… read more
Armory (former) – Garland UT
“During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940,… read more
Armory (former) – Greenville MS
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) allotted $30,379 to construct a new National Guard Armory in 1938. N. W. Overstreet and A. H. Town were architects for the two-story, reinforced concrete Art Deco style building. The lower floor was devoted to… read more
Armory (former) – Harlowton MT
The W.P.A. constructed an armory in Harlowton, Montana. The location and status of this facility is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Numbers 65‐91‐1526, and 165‐1‐91‐95 [total cost: $72,758.00. Sponsor: Montana State Armory Board].
Armory (former) – Manti UT
“During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940,… read more
Armory (former) – Meadville MS
The National Guard Armory in Meadville was designed in an Art Moderne style by architects N W Overstreet and A H Town. It was constructed by the WPA in 1938. It is currently in use by the Franklin County School… read more
Armory (former) – Raton NM
The National Guard Armory in Raton, New Mexico, now the Raton Convention and Recreation Center, was built by the WPA. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Project description: “Construct Armory and improve grounds” Official Project… read more
Armory (former) – Tunkhannock PA
The former Tunkhannock Armory, which one article identifies as being on West Street*, was constructed with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA provided a $28,392 grant for the project, whose total cost was $84,956. Construction… read more
Armory (former) Improvements – Ansonia CT
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the former Armory building in Ansonia, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2131 Total project cost: $5,190.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department “Repair, paint, and varnish interior and exterior of building” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐X0XX Total… read more
Armory (former) Improvements – Bristol CT
W.P.A. improvements to the former armory in Bristol, CT included: “paint and improve electrical wiring.” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐3044 Total project cost: $710.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department
Armory (former) Improvements – Brockton MA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Brockton, Mass. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. WPA project details: “Reconstruct and improve Armory” Official Project Number: 865‐14‐2‐263 Total… read more
Armory (former) Improvements – Elizabeth NJ
The historic 1912 armory in Elizabeth, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project descriptions: “Alter armory building and construct driveways, curbs, ramps, and walls;” “Install new services to building;” “Elizabeth Armory. Interior and exterior painting, drill… read more
Armory (former) Improvements – Fall River MA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the old ‘Bank Street Armory’ in Fall River, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve and reconstruct Armory building” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐332 Total project cost: $22,271.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster’s Department, Massachusetts National Guard
Armory (former) Improvements – Framingham MA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at a historic armory building in Framingham, Mass. (location and status presently unknown to Living New Deal) WPA project details: “Inspect, repair, and store tents and cots” Official Project Number: 165-14-5147 Total project… read more
Armory (former) Improvements – Gloucester MA
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers improved/renovated what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Gloucester. W.P.A. project details: “Repair and improve Armory building” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2401 Total project cost: $9,042.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts “Make general… read more
Armory (former) Improvements – Haverhill MA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Haverhill, Mass. The building now houses the Haverhill Fire Fighting Museum. WPA project details: “Improve Armory” Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General’s… read more
Armory (former) Improvements – Holyoke MA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Holyoke, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve interiors of building and construct retaining wall” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2516 Total project cost: $16,057.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department… read more