Start Year: 1940

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a rural road development project in Sullivan County, Missouri: "in Duncan township from the end of present gravel road three miles south of Reger west to the Taylor Township line." This is consistent with Timber Road. Here, the project is assigned as Milan as much of the road resides within Milan's 63556 ZIP code.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a rural road project "from the farm-to-market road to Owasco" in Sullivan County, Missouri. Here, the project is assigned as Green City as the Owasco lies at the southern border of Green City's 63545 ZIP code.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a rural road project on what is now known as State Highway H, from Mystic to Sticklerville in Sullivan County, Missouri Here, the project is assigned as Green City as the stretch of road lies within Green City's 63545 ZIP code.

The Work Projects Administration (WPA) graded and graveled two miles of rural road, now known as NW 70th Road, "from Verdella to highway 43" in Barton County, Missouri. Here, the project is assigned as Liberal as the stretch of road lies within Liberal's 64762 ZIP code.

The historic post office in Pawnee City, Nebraska was constructed in 1940 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses New Deal artwork inside, is still in service.

This historic Iowa Tribe Community Building was constructed in 1940 as a New Deal project. It is "one of the only extant resources built by the Civilian Conservation Corps – Indian Division in Kansas." NRHP nomination form: "The Iowa Tribe Community Building ... is located in northeast Brown County on the reservation of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. ... The one-and-a-half-story limestone building exhibits elements of the Rustic and Colonial Revival architectural styles, which were popular during the New Deal era. It was constructed as part of a project of the Civilian Conservation Corps - Indian Division (CCC-ID), a...

The Works Progress Administration built the Ellis County Courthouse in Hays KS. The Moderne courthouse is constructed of yellow brick. The courthouse is still in use. Mann & Co. was the architect of record. 

White Bear Lake's historic (and demolished) former post office building was home to an example of New Deal artwork: "Early Voyageurs at Portage," a 12' x 4' mural by Nellie Best. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. The work depicted "a view of a lake with Indians carrying canoes to be loaded with supplies. In the background running down to the water's edge the forests of Minnesota are depicted." WPAmurals: The mural is currently "missing." It is thought that the entire wall with the mural was cut out in the late 1970s - early 1980's when...

The Allamakee Courthouse has helped its communities by educating, protecting and preserving the county. The courthouse serves as a spot with many departments that improve the life of those who live in the county. There are many services the courthouse offers, this include ASAP, a department that helps educate people about drug and alcohol abuse. Assessor’s office which helps estimate the value of one’s property. Along with the most well-known treasures office which is where one’s property tax and vehicle registration occurs. The courthouse has become an important site for all of Allamakee county residents. The courthouse is important because...

Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly California State University Humboldt) began as Humboldt Teachers' (or Normal) College in 1913 and moved to its present location on a hill northeast of Arcata, California, in 1921.  Founders' Hall was built at the top of the hill in the 1920s and the campus has filled in below over time. During the New Deal, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the athletic fields and bleachers at what is now known as Redwood Bowl, just east of Founders Hall. The facilities have been greatly enlarged and upgraded over the years, but the roofed bleachers on the west side...