Start Year: 1935

Between 1935 and 1937, a school building and an auditorium were built at Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA. Construction totaled $199,200 and was partially funded by the Public Works Administration (PWA). Contractor Robert E. McKee oversaw the construction of a two-story, 30-room building in 1935. Designed by Carleton Monroe Winslow, the structure combines elements of the PWA Moderne and Renaissance Revival styles. The following year, Winslow designed a single-story auditorium. Located on the western end of campus, the auditorium also combines elements of the PWA Moderne and Renaissance Revival styles. It was built by C. L. Wurster. The reconstruction and renovation...

Following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, Miles Avenue Elementary School in Huntington Park, CA was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Four structures were built in 1935-37 at a total cost of $188,114. In 1935, W. W. Petley and C. Matcham built three single-story, PWA Moderne classroom buildings. All three survive and face onto Miles Ave. The following year, Arthur Pinner Jr built an auditorium designed by architect Ralph C. Flewelling. This structure does not appear to survive. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded...

Micheltorena Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was rebuilt following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. A new single story structure was built and the main building reconstructed in 1935-36. The projects totaled approximately $92,096 and were partially funded by the Public Works Administration (PWA). The single story structure at the far north end of campus was built by C. H. Fischer for $29,096. The two-story main building, which had originally been brick, was reconstructed of reinforced concrete for approximately $63,000 (the price estimated when contracts were sought in June 1935). Both buildings were designed in a basic PWA Moderne style. The...

Malabar Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was rebuilt following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. Construction between 1935 and 1937 totaled $156,290 and was partially funded by the Public Works Administration (PWA). In 1935, J & B Construction Company reconstructed the three-story annex that adjoins the school auditorium. This PWA Moderne style structure with two peaked roofs is only visible from the rear of campus. The following year, H. A. Nichols reconstructed the auditorium according to designs by architect Frederick Scholer. Facing onto Malabar St, this PWA Moderne auditorium features a Renaissance Revival style circular window. Also in 1936, contractor Byerts &...

Hatten Park in New London, Wisconsin was developed during the Great Depression and constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). WPA-built structures in the park include Hatten Memorial Stadium, a swimming pool, and stone pillars and walls. It all began with a discussion in 1935 centered on the community’s desire for a swimming pool. This quickly expanded into the need for a city park, shelter facilities, athletic fields, playgrounds, walking trails, and a stadium. Rolled into this conversation was a need to get people back to work during the height of the Great Depression. It was the creation of the Works...

Following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, the main building at Bushnell Way Elementary School (formerly Hermon Elementary School) in Los Angeles, CA was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Constructed by H. B. Nicholson in 1935, the two-story PWA Moderne building totaled $48,445. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and proceeded in two cycles, 1934-35 and 1935-37. The first cycle began...

Following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, the main building at Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School in Maywood, CA was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Built by the Richards-Neustadt Construction Company in 1935 for $38,281, the single-story PWA Moderne style structure faces onto Woodlawn Ave. Additional buildings have since been added to the campus. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and...

Following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, Hammel Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Construction began in 1935 and totaled $34,026. Hammel was demolished to allow for the construction of Esteban Torres High School, which opened in 2010. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and proceeded in two cycles, 1934-35 and 1935-37. The first...

The Federal Emergency Relief Administration funded the construction of the Corbett Field in Minot ND. Primarily a baseball stadium, although it has been used for football. Original cost was $60,000, of which $25-35,000 was borne by the city of Minot. Original capacity was 1500. Currently used as a home field for an assortment of high school, college, amateur, and minor league reams.

Following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, the main building at Glassell Park Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Built in 1935 by H. A. Nichols, the two-story building faces onto W Ave 30 and combines elements of PWA Moderne and Mission Revival styles (note the tile roof and arched windows). The project totaled $55,938. Today, the school is a STEAM Magnet. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times,...