“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
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
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].
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic (and since demolished) armory building in Lawrence, Mass. The project called for called for “Alterations and repairs to Armory.” The armory was located on “Amesbury Street, between Essex and Methuen Streets …”
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Malden, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve, remodel, and alter Armory building” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐103X Total project cost: $28,557.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster, Massachusetts National Guard
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the now-former Armory building in Manchester, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2083 Total project cost: $3,816.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1877
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in New Britain, CT, included: “Paint and varnish interior of Armory”. Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1687
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the former Armory building in Middletown, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2105 Total project cost: $7,082.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Milford, Mass. WPA project details: “Make alterations to Armory building” Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐545 Total project cost: $6,963.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department “Improve Armory” Official… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory in New Bedford, Mass. WPA project details: “Construct garage, storage rooms, kitchen and other rooms, machinery and carpentry work, plumbing, electric” Sponsor: Massachusetts National Guard
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in New Britain, CT, included: “paint and varnish interior and exterior of building”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐X01X Total project cost: $548.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building, which Living New Deal believes to be the facility at 869 Orange St., include: Paint interior and exterior of building Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2055 Total project cost: $1,474.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department Paint interior… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Northampton, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve Armory” Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General’s Office
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Norwood, Mass. WPA project details: “Paint and make general repairs” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2316 Total project cost: $3,938.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department
The historic armory in Perth Amboy, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: “Improve the National Guard Armory by painting, and perform work apparent thereto.” The structure is now privately owned. WPA Official Project Number:… read more
The historic armory building in Plainfield, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: “Improve Armory.” The facility presently houses the New Jersey Naval Militia Foundation. WPA Official Project Number: 65‐22‐6192
The former armory building in Red Bank, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts: “Improve, renovate, and make alterations at Armory.” WPA Official Project Number: 65‐1‐22‐163 The former armory later served as an equestrian riding hall, and presently houses an ice… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Somerville, Mass. WPA project details: “Rehabilitate, recondition, and alter Armory building” Official Project Number: 565‐14‐2‐1080 Total project cost: $34,605.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster’s Department, Massachusetts National Guard
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory in Torrington, CT included the following projects, sponsored by the Quartermaster General’s Department: Paint interior and exterior of building, patch plaster, and install electric outlets Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2011 Total project cost: $547.00 Paint… read more
The historic 114th Infantry Armory building in Trenon, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. A 1930 map identifies the armory’s location as the northwest corner of what was then the intersection of E. Front St. and Armory Dr…. read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Wakefield, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve buildings” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐1153 Total project cost: $16,012.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster’s Department, Massachusetts National Guard
W.P.A. improvements to the historic former Armory building in Wallingford, CT, included: “Repair and improve state armory building” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2102 Total project cost: $1,828.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General’s Department “Paint and varnish interior and exterior of building”… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in West Hartford, CT, included: “Paint armory, and patch and point plaster and brickwork”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐20X0 Total project cost: $1,554.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General Department
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in Willimantic, CT, including: “Paint and varnish interior and exterior and repair building” Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1XXX Total project cost: N/A Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department “Construct housing and training facilities” Official Project Number: 165‐1‐15‐146… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Worcester, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve and rehabilitate armory building” Official Project Number: 65‐1‐14‐142 Total project cost: $17,362.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers conducted improvement and renovation work at what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Lynn. W.P.A. project details: “Build offices, paint, and make general repairs” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2001 Total project cost: $10,059.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General,… read more
The armory building in Asbury Park, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts, including the modest projects: “Paint interior of drill shed at National Guard Armory Building,” and “Painting of National Guard Armory Building.”
W.P.A. improvements to the historic Armory building in Branford, CT, included: “Patch, plaster, paint, and varnish Armory building”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2081 Total project cost: $2,182.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General’s Department “Painting and repairing of Armory” Official Project Number:… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Hingham, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve State Armory” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐525 Total project cost: $10,341.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department
The historic armory building in Lawrence Township (Lawrenceville by mailing address), New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. WPA project descriptions: “Improve 112th Field Artillery Armory” and “Rehabilitate buildings.” Work was sponsored by the Quartermaster General’s Department of New Jersey,… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the historic Armory building in Waterbury, CT, included: “Paint and varnish interior and exterior of building” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2035 Total project cost: $2,092.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General’s Department “General repairs at Armory” Official Project Number:… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the historic former Armory building in West Haven, CT, included: “Paint and varnish interior rooms”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐4007 Total project cost: $477.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department “Paint and varnish interior of Armory” Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1973
The historic armory building in Westfield, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: “Construct drill field, drives, drains, and landscape.” WPA Official Project Numbers: 165‐22‐2076, 465‐22‐2‐548
The historic 114th Infantry Armory building in Woodbury, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts: “Improve 114th Infantry Armory and surrounding grounds at Broadway* and Red Bank Avenue.” (* The location of the armory is Red Bank Ave. and… read more
Additions to this municipal park, which sits behind the armory, are noted in the Oklahoma Landmarks Database showing a Federal Works Progress Administration appropriation of $6,240. The additions include a performance stage, picnic tables and a fireplace.
Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from “Reynolds Cor. to… read more
The WPA built an outdoor amphitheater, a combination community building and warden's headquarters, BBQ pits, picnic tables (built from native redwood), a timber bridge, two miles of road improvements, cleared underbrush, and made general improvements to park grounds and other… read more
Check out our latest map and guide to the work of the New Deal in Washington, D.C. It includes 500 New Deal sites in the District alone, highlighting 34 notable sites, and includes an inset map of the area around the National Mall which can be used for self-guided walking tours.
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