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  • 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 between Sept. 1934 and Jun. 1935. The facility has since been expanded and also houses district offices. P.W.A. Docket No. CT 1485
  • Montville Town Hall (former) - Uncasville CT
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the former Montville town hall building in Uncasville, Connecticut. The building, which was dedicated in January 1940, still houses municipal operations and is located near the present town hall, which is in the old school building nearby.
  • 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.
  • Mott Hill Road - Glastonbury CT
    The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) built Mott Road.
  • 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, Sewer Commission, Building Inspector, and Zoning and Planning Board, relieving the congestion in the Town Hall across the way. This building was but one of the several local improvements financed through Federal assistance during the last few years." (History of Milford, 1939) The building is still in use today. The PWA provided a $45,000 grant toward the $100,142 total cost of...
  • 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 Wikipedia, "A new building was built in 1939 on what later became School Street, and additions to its main building were made over the next few years. The School Street building is now the Bethel Municipal Center (Town Hall)." The PWA gave the community a grant of $99,477, and the school project cost a total of $197,451. PWA completion documents declare...
  • 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 by the Stratford Public Works Department as part of its garage property at 550 Patterson Avenue, at the corner of Frog Pond Lane.
  • 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. In September, 1935, when the Works Progress Administration assumed the duties of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, many of the village streets, drains, sewers, and town buildings were improved by local labor paid from Federal funds."
  • 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. 1317.]
  • 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, work included: "tree planting, 8 miles of truck trails, improvements to the Forest Ranger's house, and construction of the Eastern District sawmill, a sawdust and plainer shed, a warehouse, a machine shop, and the 3 lumber sheds that supplied the entire eastern half of Connecticut."
  • 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 at airport" Official Project Number: 265‐2‐15‐71 Total project cost: $7,894.00 Sponsor: U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, District Engineer, Providence "Erect cyclone fencing, clearing and grubbing, install storm sewer, and construct storehouse, walks, and, pavements" Official Project Number: 265‐3‐15‐1 Total project cost: $66,358.00 Sponsor: Commander, Naval Submarine Base, U.S. Navy "Improve Naval facilities and construct storm sewers" Official Project Number: 265‐3‐15‐21 Total project cost: $96,204.00 Sponsor: Commander, Naval Submarine Base, U.S. Navy "Improve submarine...
  • 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." Additional projects are linked to from this page.
  • 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 town hall and replaces a small and inadequate building. The new building is on a lot 200 by 340 feet, and has a ground-floor area of 6,000 square feet. It has a volume of 201,000 cubic feet. It contains rooms for the D. A. R., a reference room, children's reading room, workroom, two administrative rooms, six stack rooms, kitchenette, and a...
  • 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 hall, a cafeteria, and rooms for music. The construction consists of a steel frame, exterior brick bearing walls trimmed with cast stone and reinforced concrete floor slabs on metal lumber. The structure is three stories and a basement in height and its fominating feature is the tower at the auditorium entrance. It was completed in December 1937 at a construction cost of $789,379...
  • 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, now City Hall. The rescued artwork is on display there, while other murals decorate Norwalk Community College, the city’s public library and maritime aquarium, and other public places. Though many of the murals depict scenes from local history, several are more exotic: Five murals by an artist named Arthur G. Hull illustrate imagined scenes from the travels of Marco Polo. The...
  • 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 artwork is on display there, while other murals decorate Norwalk Community College, the city’s public library and maritime aquarium, and other public places. Though many of the murals depict scenes from local history, several are more exotic: Five murals by an artist named Arthur G. Hull illustrate imagined scenes from the travels of Marco Polo. The Hull murals are on permanent...
  • 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 artwork is on display there, while other murals decorate Norwalk Community College, the city’s public library and maritime aquarium, and other public places. Though many of the murals depict scenes from local history, several are more exotic: Five murals by an artist named Arthur G. Hull illustrate imagined scenes from the travels of Marco Polo. The Hull murals are on permanent...
  • 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 artwork is on display there, while other murals decorate Norwalk Community College, the city’s public library and maritime aquarium, and other public places. Though many of the murals depict scenes from local history, several are more exotic: Five murals by an artist named Arthur G. Hull illustrate imagined scenes from the travels of Marco Polo. The Hull murals are on permanent...
  • 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 artwork is on display there, while other murals decorate Norwalk Community College, the city’s public library and maritime aquarium, and other public places. Though many of the murals depict scenes from local history, several are more exotic: Five murals by an artist named Arthur G. Hull illustrate imagined scenes from the travels of Marco Polo. The Hull murals are on permanent...
  • 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" Restoration Info: Property of City of Norwalk, CT, WPA Art Collection. Restored ca.1986
  • 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. Medium: oil on canvas Size: c. 10' x 6' Restoration Info: Property of City of Norwalk, CT, WPA Art Collection. Restored ca.1986.
  • 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 Federal Art Project. They were restored in 1986 and are now located in the Norwalk Transit District building.  
  • 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 total cost was $394,630. Construction occurred between Jan. 1938 and Sept. 1939. PWA Docket No. CT X1315
  • 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 Civilian Conservation Corps. The lodge was built on the west side of Schreeder Pond, an artificial pond also built by the CCC. It was part of the development of recreational activities within Cockaponset State Forest. The CCC benefited from the construction excellence of its masons, wrought-iron smiths, and woodworkers, and some of their best work is shown in Oak Lodge....
  • Oakwood Avenue Storm Sewer - West Hartford CT
    Multiple municipal improvement projects were conducted in West Hartford in 1937-8 utilizing Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor. One such project involved storm sewer construction along Oakwood Ave.
  • Old Comstock Bridge Reconstruction - Colchester CT
    The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) rebuilt the historic Comstock Covered Bridge, a.k.a. the Old Comstock Bridge.
  • Old Marlborough Turnpike Bridge - Portland CT
    The bridge carrying Old Marlborough Turnpike across Reservoir Brook in Portland, Connecticut was constructed by the W.P.A. in 1938.
  • Pachaug State Forest - Voluntown CT
    Pachaug State Forest is the largest forest in Connecticut. After the land was acquired by the state, "Laborers from New Deal programs such as the ... Civilian Conservation Corps then turned these newly acquired lands into usable open space ..." The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)’s Camp Lonergan, which housed Company #179, was stationed at Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, Connecticut. The camp was established June 6, 1933 and was discontinued May 28, 1942. A CCC Museum exhibit discusses the camp's accomplishments. "The largest state forest in Connecticut was home to a camp named after Senator Augustine Lonergan. A shingle mill was set up near...
  • Parker Memorial Park - Branford CT
    The federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) funded labor toward the development of Parker Memorial Park in Branford, CT. The town's Report of the Parker Memorial Park Committee, 1934 said: "We have been able to accomplish this work in a much shorter time than expected owing to assistance received from the C. W. A."
  • Paugnut Forest Administration Building - Torrington CT
    "The Paugnut Forest Administration Building (also known as Burr Pond Park Bungalow) is a historic building at 385 Burr Mountain Road in Burr Pond State Park, Torrington, Connecticut. Built in 1937 by a crew of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), it is one of the finest examples of Bungalow/Craftsman architecture built by the CCC in the state. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986."
  • Paugussett Trail - Shelton CT
    "The Paugussett Trail was a CCC project during the Great Depression and at one time stretched from Lake Zoar in Monroe all the way to Roosevelt Forest in Stratford. Some time prior to 1971, the trail south of Indian Well State Park was abandoned after it was cut off by new subdivisions, and the north end of the trail absorbed a reminent of the Pomperaug Trail in Monroe."
  • Penfield Hill Road Bridge - Portland CT
    The bridge carrying Penfield Hill Road across Carr Brook in Portland, Connecticut was constructed by the W.P.A. in 1938.
  • Phillips Pond Bath House - Voluntown CT
    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed a bath house at Phillips Pond in Voluntown, Connecticut. The exact location and status of the facility are presently unknown to Living New Deal.
  • Pilgrim Father's Hall Demolition - West Hartford CT
    In 1933/4 the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) funded the labor for demolition of the aging Pilgrim Father's Hall school, on New Park Avenue, in West Hartford, Connecticut. The exact location of the building is unknown to Living New Deal.
  • Pine Mountain Road - Hartland CT
    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed Pine Mountain Road in Hartland, Connecticut.
  • Plant Junior High School (former) Improvements - West Hartford CT
    In 1933/4 the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) furnished the labor for redecoration / painting of the auditorium of the now-former Plant Junior High School in West Hartford, Connecticut. In 1934 the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) repainted the exterior of the school
  • Police Station (former) - Stamford CT
    "The town department first had an office in the Springdale fire house and later was at the Springdale Rolling Mills. The guard at the Rolling Mills took messages from downtown for the officers and alerted them of a message by lighting a light out near the corner of Hope and Rolling Place. In 1941, the department head quarter was located on Haig Ave., where a two-story stone building was completed by the WPA. The town police department was equipped with a 3-way radio system and a 24-hour patrol was maintained throughout the territory outside city limits. In 1949 The Town...
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