Osceola Migratory Labor Camp – Belle Glade FL
The Farm Security Administration build this camp for white farm workers about 1939. While there is still housing there, the camp no longer exist.
National Guard Armory (former) – Greenwood MS
The National Guard Armory in Greenwood, Mississippi was built by the federal Work Projects Administration (WPA) with the City of Greenwood and Leflore County as sponsors. Began in 1939, the building was completed in 1940, with the facility dedicated March… read more
Post Office (former) – Benton AR
The historic former post office building in Benton, Arkansas was constructed with Treasury Department funds. The building presently houses the Salvation Army. An example of New Deal artwork created for the building has since been relocated.
Firehouse (former) – West Sacramento CA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a firehouse in the then unincorporated area of Broderick (now West Sacramento) for the Washington Fire District. The building is now privately owned. According to the Sacramento Bee on May 13, 2016, the station… read more
Sacramento River Flood Control – West Sacramento CA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) carried out flood control works on the Sacramento River across twenty counties in Northern California, beginning in 1939. The project was sponsored by the State of California Department of Public Works and the work was… read more
Bexar County Boys’ School Workshop and Greenhouse (former) – Southton TX
WPA funded two projects for the Bexar County Boys’ School in 1939. Construction of a greenhouse for the facility, which served as a “juvenile delinquent” training school was authorized in December 1939, with WPA funding $2,213 and Bexar County funding… read more
City Park – Anson TX
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) began work on the development of a city park, swimming pool, and golf course in January 1939. Bath houses, seats, wading pool, bandstand, rock veneer golf house with showers, and picnic tables of rock veneer… read more
Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum – Bemidji MN
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed this stone mausoleum in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji, Minnesota, in 1939.
Public School – Tolar TX
The completed project, including the local funds and Works Progress Administration money, totals around $37,000. The structure is built of native stone, it contains eight class rooms, study hall, library, office, text book room and auditorium. Hardwood floors were used… read more
Connors State College: Russell Hall – Warner OK
The Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (a.k.a. Public Works Administration) provided funding toward the construction of Russell Hall at Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma. The 2-story structure houses a dormitory and is designed in Georgian Style. It is located… read more
