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East Chicago Public Library: Kasas Mural – East Chicago IN

Ernest Kasas painted the mural titled “The Gift Of The Book To Mankind” at the East Chicago Public Library. While sources attribute the work to the Federal Art Project, the date (1934-35) is too early for that program; so it is… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Public Works of Art Project (PWAP)

Kennebunk Airport (abandoned)- Kennebunk ME

As part of a state-wide airport construction project, the Maine Emergency Relief Administration provided the labor for the construction of the Kennebunk Airport, a NW-SE 2000′ x 100′ graded runway. It was abandoned 50 years ago; the site now houses… read more

Project type: Airports, Infrastructure and Utilities
New Deal Agencies: Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

Texas Tech University: West Hall – Lubbock TX

The Public Works Administration allotted $650,000 to Texas Tech University to build two dormitories, one for men and one for women. $125,000 was a grant and $445,000 was a loan to be paid back over 30 years at 4% interest…. read more

Project type: Colleges and Universities, Education and Health
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Texas Tech University: Doak Hall – Lubbock TX

The Public Works Administration allotted $650,000 to Texas Tech University to build two dormitories, one for men and one for women. $125,000 was a grant and $445,000 was a loan to be paid back over 30 years at 4% interest…. read more

Project type: Colleges and Universities, Education and Health
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

United Dry Dock: USS Cummings DD-365 – Staten Island NY

The Destroyer USS Cummings DD-365 was built at the United Dry Docks shipyard in Staten Island, New York City, between 1934 and 1935. Funding for the construction of the ship came from the Public Works Administration (PWA) project (see Kermit… read more

Project type: Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

United Dry Dock: USS Mahan (DD-364) – Staten Island NY

The Destroyer USS Mahan DD-364 was built at the United Dry Docks shipyard in Staten Island, New York, between 1934 and 1935. Funding for the construction of the ship came from the Public Works Administration (PWA) project (see Kermit Project, New… read more

Project type: Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Brooklyn Navy Yard: USS Erie – Brooklyn NY

The USS Erie was built in the New York Navy Yard (Brooklyn Navy Yard) between 1934 and 1936. It was funded by the Public Works Administration (PWA). The Brooklyn Navy Yard operated as a Navy facility from 1801 until 1966. It built… read more

Project type: Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Bandera County Library – Bandera TX

The paper “A History of the Bandera Public Library” documents that a Civil Works Administration (CWA) project was secured to cover a portion of the cost to build a new building in 1934. In the book, History of Bandera County,… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Libraries
New Deal Agencies: Civil Works Administration (CWA)

Auberry and Millerton Road – Fresno County CA

Two major road projects were accomplished by the Civil Works Administration (CWA) in Fresno County. The June 15 1933 issue of the Clovis Independent mentions the Auberry Road as one of a few major road projects being submitted by the… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, bridges, and tunnels
New Deal Agencies: Civil Works Administration (CWA)

Riverdale Ditch (dismantled) – Riverdale CA

A CWA project in March 1934 rebuilt an irrigation ditch to go around the Riverdale High School athletic field. $2,937.05 was the amount provided for the project as part of the employment of 262 men that month in Fresno County…. read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Water supply
New Deal Agencies: Civil Works Administration (CWA)
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