- City:
- Helmsburg, IN
- Site Type:
- Community Centers, Education and Health, Civic Facilities, Gymnasiums
- New Deal Agencies:
- Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs
Description
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a community building and gymnasium in Helmsburg, Indiana. Constructed of native timber, the “interior is finished in beaver board. Asphalt shingles were used as the exterior covering. Lumber used for the window and and door frames and casings and other wood trimmings was dressed by hand. The floor also was sanded by hand as electric current was not available.”
The location and status of the structure is unknown to Living New Deal; however, we believe it to be demolished.
Source notes
"WPA BUILDING TOWN CENTERS OVER INDIANA," The Times of Munster, Indiana, Nov. 20, 1936 (pg. 9): https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/308413783/
Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on August 7, 2023.
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