Survival: Extant

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) created the mile-long Coon Creek in Iola, Kansas in 1937, as a way of mitigating potential flooding in the city after heavy rainstorms. GetRuralKansas.com: "Coon Creek starts at 803 N. Cottonwood, and winds through Iola from east to west until it gets to the Neosho River. It was constructed using 15,663 square yards of quarried rock and hundreds of hours of back breaking WPA labor. Iola is very grateful for these laborers as shown in the picture below. Without Coon Creek, our streets would flood with every big rain!"

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the striking municipal pool house and pool Riverside Park in Iola, Kansas. GetRuralKansas.com: "The WPA pool was one of the largest pools in Kansas, and because of its size, a new swim meet regulation size pool and a zero entrance, along with many other modern amenities, were built inside of the old pool."

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the gorgeous (original) Community Building at Riverside Park in Iola, Kansas. It is now known as the Iola Recreation Center & Little Theatre. GetRuralKansas.com: "The community building was built by the WPA program for the national guard armory. By 1941, it was changed to a basketball court and a small theater which was used by the school system for many years, as well as clubs, organizations and citizens of the community. After the school district built their own gymnasium, the community building is being used for indoor exercising, pick up basketball, and an area that's available for...

Iola's North Community Building, located at 505 North Buckeye Street, was constructed by the Work Projects Administration (WPA) in 1940. The building was dedicated on August 4, in a celebration that also commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a stunning grandstand / municipal stadium in Riverside Park in Iola, Kansas, which features a running track and football field. The project was likely completed in 1939.

The circumferential road encompassing Wyandotte County Lake features 20 culverts, believed to be among the many Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park.

Wyandotte County Lake Park's rustic boathouse is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The building features "architectural flourishes" such as the distinctive lamps.

The outlet tower associated with the Wyandotte County Lake dam is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. Dave McDermott writes: "In contract to the other original park buildings, the tower is built of smooth concrete, in an efficient, modernist style, with none of the rustic attributes seen elsewhere in the park."

The massive dam that impounds Wyandotte County Lake was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). "The construction of the Wyandotte County Lake (Marshall Creek) Dam began as a WPA project in 1936. On September 19,1937, with the project 90% completed, the dam collapsed. After re-engineering the dam was rebuilt ..." Facts and Figures (from county website): The dam is rolled earth core with hydraulic fill sand shell. The length of the dam is 1700 feet. Base width is 1000 feet. Crest width is 30 feet. The original depth after construction was 84 feet by the dam. Spillway length is 279 feet...

The polygonal gazebo / overlook shelter located near Shelter 11 at Wyandotte County Lake Park’s is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. It is also known as the East Lookout Shelter.