Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees from Camp Nehalem were charged with constructing a truck trail, or fire road, along the lower Nehalem River to create greater access to the forested land in that part of Tillamook County. One of the… read more
Newtowne Court is a 294 units apartment complex located in the town of Cambridge, MA. There are eight three-story walk-up buildings; most entrances serve six to nine apartments. Includes 6 units for households with vision impairments. This was one of… read more
In 1936, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) extended Berrellessa Street several blocks into the waterfront on the west end of town, which was the long-time neighborhood of Italian/Sicilian fishermen plying their trade on the Sacramento River and San Francisco Bay…. read more
Public Works Administration projects W1138 and W1222 were approved for a school and school addition in Thalia. A grant of $12,272 was approved toward the estimated $27,272 cost on 9/25/1935. Construction began 3/18/1936 and was completed 11/3/1936. Bids were advertised… read more
The Works Progress Administration built the Decatur County lake in Decatur County KS, as part of Kansas’ Water Conservation Program.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the Tuolumne Meadows campground in 1933-34 and added a “contact station” or entrance station in 1936. The building is done is classic National Park rustic style, with massive boulder walls. An entrance kiosk has… read more
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the Decatur Co. CCC camp in Decatur County KS in 1936. According to the Kansas Historical Society, “The former camp ground eventually was consumed by residential and commercial development. Today no remnants of Camp… read more
Timberline Lodge was built in 1936-38 as a ski lodge 6,000 feet up on Mount Hood, and it still serves that purpose. It was equally a showcase for the accomplishments of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The four-story structure was… read more
Timberline Lodge was built in 1936-38 as a ski lodge 6,000 feet up on Mount Hood, and it still serves that purpose. It was equally a showcase for the accomplishments of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The four-story structure was… read more
Timberline Lodge was built in 1936-38 as a ski lodge 6,000 feet up on Mount Hood, and it still serves that purpose. It was equally a showcase for the accomplishments of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The four-story structure was… read more