West Whittier Elementary School
Description
The WPA partially demolished and reconstructed the West Whittier School in the 1930s.
From the photo below: "The West Whittier Grammar School constructed by the WPA in California is a far cry from the little old 'red schoolhouse', of a few decades ago."
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West Whittier Elementary School - 2
Project Details
| Federal Cost | Local Cost | Total Cost | Project #'s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23931 | 12023 | 35954 |
Source notes
National Archives and Records Administration 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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