This little Art Deco gem was constructed for the City of Rome Water Department by the Works Projects Administration (the renamed WPA) in 1938-40. The building contained offices and parking (the entrance on the left was originally a garage bay)…. read more
The Works Progress Administration remodeled of a two-story brick structure into a one-story library and community hall, 1938-1939. The construction costs were $4,o62 in federal funds and $348 in city funds.
The Tornillo-Guadalupe International Bridge, known locally as the Fabens-Caseta Bridge, encouraged trade and commerce between the United States and Mexico for seventy-eight years (1938-2016), providing a symbolic and physical connection between the American and Mexican cultures. It was constructed a… read more
WPA Project No. 645-61-2-87, Application date 10/12/38, $10,806, Total Funds $12,789, Average Employed 68, “Install auxiliary lateral sewers, with manholes and other necessary appurtenances, on Philpot Avenue in the City of Selma, Dallas County, and perform work incidental and appurtenant… read more
The Works Progress Administration built bleachers for a baseball diamond in Cleburne. Corsicana Daily Sun mentioned the construction of the bleaches in 1938: “Cleburne, Johnson county—Con- truct soft ball field, bleachers, bowling green, walks and parkway and landscape in city park; federal… read more
“Improve Merced County Fairgrounds near Merced, in Merced County, by grading and leveling grounds, preparing and planting lawn, planting trees, repairing race track, and performing incidental and appurtenant work. In addition to projects specifically approved. County-owned property.” WPA Project No.465-3-2-642,… read more
The Works Progress Administration built an athletic field in Gorman TX. A rock masonry fence with concrete coping encloses the athletic field. The fence is 8′-4″ tall and 12″ wide. The rock entrance and ticket booths with the plaque are… read more
Rock building behind the current Gorman High School. Has large window openings covered with wood panels. Not sure what this building was used for. It has a chimney at each end of the building. The entrance on the North side… read more
The Arts-and-Crafts-style City Auditorium in Kelliher, MN, was built in 1938-40 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the municipal building in De Leon, Texas. The building has housed various municipal functions over the years, including the City Hall, Fire Station, Auditorium, and Library. Official project No. 665-66-2-16. File card text: City Hall; City… read more