• Gymnasium - Hugo CO
    The Works Progress Administration built a gymnasium in Hugo, CO, Lincoln County. The modernist, reinforced concrete and adobe structure cost $33,452. The gymnasium was adobe construction with two inch concrete panels on the exterior. The balcony seating capacity was 1500 seats. The building was also used for public gatherings.
  • Municipal Pool and Bathhouse - Hugo CO
    "On September 2, 1935, the Town of Hugo submitted a Works Progress Administration project proposal for the construction of a 'concrete swimming pool together with bathhouse, landscaping and grading and other necessary work to complete a City Park.' Actual construction began a year later. Work halted twice, once so the WPA crew could finish the Hugo gymnasium/auditorium project and again in July 1937 for the crew to mix and spread poison bait in the regional battle against grasshoppers. The still unfinished facility opened to the public on Saturday, June 18, 1938. The bathhouse is a good example of WPA Art...