Main Street Sewer Line – Middletown CT
The W.P.A. developed a sewer line along Main Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Work was likely in conjunction with a P.W.A. disposal plant and sewer construction project. W.P.A. Project No. 65-15-1144
Mansfield Historical Society Building – Storrs CT
“Today, as the nation works its way out of a mighty recession, it seems natural to look back at the Depression-era origins of the old stone building in which the Mansfield Historical Society is housed. Construction began in late 1934… read more
Mansfield Town Hall – Mansfield CT
The Works Progress Administration built the Mansfield Town Hall in Mansfield CT, circa 1937. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Mansfield Training School and Hospital (former) Development – Mansfield CT
America Builds: “Many schools for feeble-minded and epileptic children have been built … At Mansfield the State of Connecticut maintains a school, which with the aid of a PWA grant of $2,576,700 provides living and hospitalization facilities, as well as… read more
Maritime Aquarium Murals – Norwalk CT
Alexander Rummler painted these two murals for the Norwalk High School cafeteria: “Shucking Oysters” and “Day’s End.” The murals were funded by the WPA’s Federal Art Project. They were restored in 1986 and are now located in Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium.
Mary Cheney Library – Manchester CT
“South Manchester Free Public Library moves into a new building and is renamed Mary Cheney Library, located ‘in Center Park’ on Main Street. Money for the building is made possible from Cheney Brothers fund and Federal Public Works Administration funds.”… read more
McAlister Intermediate School – Suffield CT
McAlister Intermediate School was first constructed as a high school for Suffield, CT. The Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) supplied a $112,500 grant for the school’s development, whose total cost was $243,597. Construction occurred between Oct. 1938 and Nov. 1939. The… read more
Melville Avenue Defense Housing – Fairfield CT
The Federal Works Agency built defense housing units in Fairfield CT. Pictured is a model unit with asbestos shingle and brick veneer construction. The Federal Works Agency planned to build more than 5,000 units across Connecticut.
Merritt Parkway – Fairfield County CT
The historic Merritt Parkway was constructed during the 1930s with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. “In spring 1934, a $347,000 PWA grant was approved for grading and bridges along seven miles of the highway in Greenwich… read more
Meshomasic State Forest – Portland CT
Meshomasic State Forest, the first such entity in all of New England, was improved and developed by the efforts of two C.C.C. camps: Camp Jenkins (C.C.C. Company #181), in operation from June 14, 1933 to Jan. 1, 1936; and Camp… read more
Meshomasic State Forest Bath Houses – Portland CT
The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) constructed bath houses on Great Hill Road at Meshomasic State Forest. The location and status of these facilities is presently unknown to Living New Deal.
Middlefield High School Addition – Middlefield CT
The Works Progress Administration completed an addition for the Middlefield High in Middlefield CT, circa 1937. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Mill Street Bridge – Glastonbury CT
The bridge carrying Mill Street across Salmon Brook in Glastonbury, Connecticut was constructed by the W.P.A. in 1939.
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area – Cornwall CT
The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) developed “miles of downhill and cross-country ski trails that became the Mohawk Mountain Ski Area.”
Monroe Elementary School – Monroe CT
Monroe, Connecticut received a school building, which Living New Deal believes to be Monroe Elementary School, as a federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.)-sponsored project. The P.W.A. supplied a $26,860 grant for the project, whose total cost was $98,402. Construction occurred… read more
Morey Pond Facilities (former) – Union CT
The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) “built a caretaker’s cabin, bath houses and facilities for swimmers at Morey Pond” at Nipmuck State Forest. These days, Interstate 84 runs right through the middle of Morey Pond, and these facilities no longer exist.
Mountain Laurel Sanctuary – Union CT
Nipmuck State Forest’s Mountain Laurel Sanctuary began “as a beautification project of the Civilian Conservation Corps” in 1935. Located along Snow Hill Road, it features Connecticuts state flowers, and is particularly beautiful during peak bloom.
Municipal Building – Milford CT
“Milford’s new Court and Office Building on West River Street was opened on March 27, 1937. This thoroughly modern community building, erected under the Public Works Administration program, provided offices for the Police Department, Town Treasurer, Health Officer, Engineering Department,… read more
Municipal Center – Bethel CT
Bethel, Connecticut’s town hall (also known as the Clifford J. Hurgen Municipal Center) was originally constructed as the town’s high school; its construction was enabled by the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds during the 1930s. According to… read more
Municipal Garage – Stratford CT
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) funded the construction of a municipal garage in Stratford, Connecticut, circa 1935. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)completed about 50% of the structure, and the WPA completed the project. This building is currently being used… read more
Municipal Improvements – Milford CT
“When the Federal Emergency Relief Administration was organized in 1934, the local relief burden was lightened by various projects employing Milford residents, and the distribution of surplus foods and clothing to the needy partially relieved the drain on town funds…. read more
Muzzy Field – Bristol CT
Bristol, Connecticut’s Muzzy Field ballpark was constructed between 1938 and 1939 as a federal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. It is still in use today. The PWA provided a $15,301 grant toward the $34,071 total cost of the project. [PWA… read more
Natchaug State Forest – Eastford CT
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)’s Camp Fernow, which housed Company #183, was stationed at Natchaug State Forest in Eastford, Connecticut. The camp was established June 29, 1933 and was discontinued May 28, 1941. Among other projects independently listed on other pages,… read more
Naval Submarine Base Development – Groton CT
The W.P.A. conducted numerous improvement and development projects at the New London Submarine Base. Project details: “Construct and improve buildings, utilities, and grounds” Official Project Number: 165‐1‐91‐105 Total project cost: $49,805.00 Sponsor: Commandant, Naval Submarine Base, U.S. Navy “Make improvements… read more
New London Municipal Docks – New London CT
The Works Progress Administration built the New London Municipal Docks in New London CT. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Nipmuck State Forest – Union CT
The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.)’s Camp Graves operated between May 27, 1933 and April 22, 1936 at Nipmuck State Forest in Union, Connecticut. Among the C.C.C. accomplishments were “8 miles of truck trails” and “fire suppression on the Connecticut—Massachusetts border.”… read more
Noah Webster Memorial Library – West Hartford CT
The historic Noah Webster Memorial Library in West Hartford, Connecticut was constructed during the Great Depression with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The building, which has since been expanded, is still in service. “This building is next to a… read more
Norwalk City Hall – Norwalk CT
“This structure replaces an old high-school building which had become inadequate to care for the student body of 1,200. The building contains 32 classrooms, an auditorium, boys’ and girls’ gymnasiums, administrative offices, a library, domestic science rooms, shops, a study… read more
Norwalk City Hall: Avison Murals – Norwalk CT
From the New York Times: “The city of Norwalk, Conn., has one of the nation’s largest surviving collections of W.P.A. murals, thanks to a restoration effort in the 1980s that preserved nearly two dozen in the old Norwalk High School,… read more
Norwalk City Hall: Curry Murals – Norwalk CT
“The city of Norwalk, Conn., has one of the nation’s largest surviving collections of W.P.A. murals, thanks to a restoration effort in the 1980s that preserved nearly two dozen in the old Norwalk High School, now City Hall. The rescued… read more
Norwalk City Hall: Gruelle Murals – Norwalk CT
“The city of Norwalk, Conn., has one of the nation’s largest surviving collections of W.P.A. murals, thanks to a restoration effort in the 1980s that preserved nearly two dozen in the old Norwalk High School, now City Hall. The rescued… read more
Norwalk City Hall: Rummler Murals – Norwalk CT
“The city of Norwalk, Conn., has one of the nation’s largest surviving collections of W.P.A. murals, thanks to a restoration effort in the 1980s that preserved nearly two dozen in the old Norwalk High School, now City Hall. The rescued… read more
Norwalk City Hall: Townsend Mural – Norwalk CT
“The city of Norwalk, Conn., has one of the nation’s largest surviving collections of W.P.A. murals, thanks to a restoration effort in the 1980s that preserved nearly two dozen in the old Norwalk High School, now City Hall. The rescued… read more
Norwalk Community College: Avison Mural – Norwalk CT
George Avison’s 1937 mural “The Duke vs. The King” was commissioned for the Center School (since destroyed) by the WPA Federal Art Project. It is now located at the Norwalk Community College. Medium: oil on canvas Size: 9’10” x 3’5″… read more
Norwalk Community College: Rummler Murals – Norwalk CT
Alexander Rummler painted two murals for the Norwalk High School cafeteria: “Birds of Connecticut” and “Mammals of Connecticut.” The murals were funded by the WPA Federal Art Project. They are now located in the Baker Library at Norwalk Community College…. read more
Norwalk Public Library Murals – Norwalk CT
The Norwalk Public Library contains two WPA Federal Art Project murals by Justin Gruelle: “The Chinese Nightingale” and “Aladdin.” The murals were originally installed at the South Norwalk Public Library. They were restored in 1986.
Norwalk Transit District Murals – Norwalk CT
Artist Arthur Gibson Hull painted a series of murals depicting the travels of Marco Polo, including: “Africa,” “China,” “India,” “Venice, the Musicians” and “Venice, the Ship.” The murals were originally installedin 1940-41 at the Norwalk High School, with funding from the WPA… read more
Norwich State Hospital Development – Norwich CT
Multiple buildings on the grounds of what was then known as Norwich State Hospital were constructed as part of a federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project during the 1930s. The P.W.A. supplied a $213,582 grant for the bridge’s construction, whose… read more
Oak Lodge – Killingworth CT
“Oak Lodge is a historic recreational complex in Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, Connecticut. that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The main building is a large Rustic-style structure built in 1937 by the… read more