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Community House (former) – Carson MS

The Carson Community House was constructed as National Youth Administration project 5649 in 1939. It is a two story, brick veneer building, currently in use as a Masonic Lodge. It appears to be essentially unaltered, other than sealing of two… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Community Centers
Agency: National Youth Administration (NYA), Work Relief Programs

Jefferson School – Pauls Valley OK

Jefferson Elementary school is one of three built by the WPA. Contributor note: “Jefferson Elementary School is located at 500 E. Garvin at the corner of S. Cherry Street. This is a one-story L-shaped school with a flat roof, capped… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Lee School – Pauls Valley OK

The Lee School is one of three schools built by the Works Progress Administration in Pauls Valley between 1939 and 1940. Contributor Note: “Lee Elementary School is located at 300 W. Bert at the corner of N. Ash Street, and… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Post Office – Gladewater TX

The house appropriations committee, Washington, approved treasury and post office building projects including Gladewater in Feb. 1939. Pictured here is a preliminary study of Gladewater’s new post office, for which $150,000 was appropriated and on which construction bids already have… read more

Project type: Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations

Coronado Historic Neighborhood Sidewalks – Phoenix AZ

WPA created sidewalks and curbs poured as the neighborhood developed between 1939 and 1942.

Project type: Sidewalks and Stairs, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Point Richmond Rock Walls – Richmond CA

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built rock retaining walls in Point Richmond, a neighborhood of Richmond CA.   The most notable wall is found at 220 Bishop Avenue and was built in 1940. It is six feet high and runs… read more

Project type: Rock Walls, Civic Facilities, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Public School – Glen Rose TX

WPA grant was obtained in 1939 to build a school. Three low-water dams on the Paluxy River, several local school buildings, and a canning plant were built with Work Projects Administration money.

Project type: Schools, Education and Health
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Retaining Wall for Mission – San Luis Obispo CA

Retaining wall along Broad St, beneath mission covento - San Luis Obispo CA

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was thoroughly restored in the 1930s under the guidance of Father John Hartnett, after a long history of neglect.  A previous rebuild in 1868 had added wooden siding and a wooden tower in New… read more

Project type: Historical Restoration, Archaeology and History
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Willis High School (Former) – Willis TX

Art Deco one story brick building with markers to right of door. Building is now home to Cargill Educational Support Center which is the administrative offices for the WISD. Top Marker: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works / Franklin D…. read more

Project type: Schools, Education and Health
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Yuma Territorial Prison – Yuma AZ

In 1939-1940, the City of Yuma secured New Deal funding through the National Youth Administration to put unemployed youth to work. The City of Yuma ran the former Yuma Territorial Prison as a museum from 1940-1961.

Project type: Penal Facilities, Military and Public Safety
Agency: National Youth Administration (NYA), Work Relief Programs
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