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Seawall and Boathouse – Whitestone NY

Boathouse

Boathouse

Boathouse in Whitestone, NY

Boathouse

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Boathouse

Boathouse in Whitestone, NY

Boathouse

Boathouse in Whitestone, NY

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Flood and Erosion Control, Maritime: Harbors, Ports & Lighthouses
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)
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Description

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a “sea wall and boathouse” by the site of the former Naval Militia armory in Whitestone, New York. The boathouse, which still stands, is likely abandoned.

Source notes

The New York Times: "$52,410,007 SPENT BY WPA IN QUEENS," Sept. 27, 1937 (pg. 23)

Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on March 27, 2018.

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Location Info

Powells Cove Blvd. and 6th Ave.
Whitestone, NY

Coordinates: 40.796901, -73.813602

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