Stuart Hall was constructed in 1939-40 with New Deal funding, presumably from the Public Works Administration (PWA) (then under the Federal Works Administration). The building, which is named after Arsenal Tech’s first principal, stands in the center of the 75-acre… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the municipal Greenbelt Golf Course in Columbus, IN. The Evening Republican, (1/12/1939) states that the funds allocated amounted to “$28,399 for improvements at city golf course.” The article describes the approval of the WPA… read more
The New Deal helped build Carmel High School in 1940. In 1939, the city of Carmel purchased the lot and secured a bond issue for $165,000 for the school. Groundbreaking came in early 1940 and school opened in September. … read more
A new entrance bridge was built in 1939, replacing an older one which had been posted as unsafe five years earlier, requiring a lengthy detour to leave or enter the grounds. This 1939 bridge is still in use as of… read more
Beulah Reservoir, also known as Agency Valley Reservoir, was created with the completion of the Agency Valley Damn in 1935. Throughout 1939, the Bureau of Reclamation supervised enrollees at a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) spike camp. They built a stone… read more
Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park featured an Art Deco-style fountain built with help from the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The fountain was located toward the east side of the park. Kalamazoo Business and Professional Women’s Club held a competition, awarding the first… read more
In July 1939, work began on construction of the Santiam Pass Ski Lodge, using a design developed by Wesley “Buzz” Gilmore under the supervision of William Parke. Gilmore, a former Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee, and Parke were US Forest Service… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the City Hall and Auditorium in Leoti KS. According to Kansas Historical Society, “The Municipal Auditorium & City Hall located at 201 N 4th Street in Leoti was constructed as a WPA project using… read more
The Works Progress Administration built sidewalks on Baldwin Avenue in front of Komoda Store and Bakery.
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed replica barracks and other buildings at the Fort Abercrombie historic site. The buildings are still in use, but have been modified. According to State Historical Society of North Dakota, “After the fort was abandoned… read more