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  • Lincoln / Shawnee Road Development - Milford DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a route connecting Lincoln (south of Milford) and Shawnee (SW of Milford). The exact thoroughfare is unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA's road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Little Heaven Road Development - Frederica DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction of a road at Little Heaven to Bay Road. Little Heaven is located north of Frederica on Route 1. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA's road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Lowes Crossing Road - Millsboro DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was road construction "Lowes X Roads to Newfound." The exact location of these projects is unknown to Living New Deal, though Lowes Crossing Road is highlighted on the map below. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA's road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Mt. Cuba Road Bridge (demolished) - Ashland DE
    Delaware's old Bridge 119, which carried Mt. Cuba Rd. over Red Clay Creek, was "built in 1939 by Olivere Paving and Construction Company of Wilmington, Delaware under State Highway Department Contract #664 (PW.A. Project No. 1039F)." The building has since been replaced. The federal Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a grant of $19,514. Construction occurred between December 1938 and August 1939. "The final cost of the structure was $25,542.25, representing an underrun of $2964.75 from the proposal cost." (Delaware DOT)
  • Oak Hill Road - Townsend DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along Oak Hill Road in the southwest corner of the 19734 ZIP code of Townsend. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Old Arsenal - New Castle DE
    The "Old Arsenal," as it is known, was built in 1809, and remodeled by the WPA. From Waymarking.com: "'It was repaired and remodeled in 1936, partly as a project of the Works Progress Administration and leased (1937) to the Unemployment Compensation Commission of Delaware' . The building was later used by the National Youth Administration.  During World War II the building was used as offices for the Bellanca Aircraft Corporation which was building aircraft for the war effort.  In the late 1940s the building was again used as a school building.  By 1950 the building was owned by the State of Delaware...
  • Old Court House Restoration - New Castle DE
    "Sites of WPA projects to preserve historic shrines include ... Old Court House, Delaware." Now the New Castle Court House Museum.
  • P. S. duPont Middle School - Wilmington DE
    "This new high school stands on a 25-acre site which is provided with an athletic field, bleachers, tennis courts, basketball field, and a practice field. The building replaced an old structure which was much smaller and in which a half-time program was necessary. The plan is somewhat irregular with over-all dimensions of approximately 489 by 303 feet. It contains 33 standard classrooms, 46 special rooms, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, auditorium, library, library classrooms, rooms for public speaking, general science rooms, a room for mechanical drawing, laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, and rooms for typewriting, bookkeeping, office, practice, commercial practice, art,...
  • Pepperbox Road - Laurel DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along Pepperbox Road from the Maryland border, through the locality of Ward, to Pepperbox. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Port Mahon Road Marsh Fill - Little Creek DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along Port Mahon Road, notably the infill of marshes, east of Little Creek. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Post Office - Harrington DE
    Constructed in 1939.
  • Post Office - New Castle DE
    The historic post office building in downtown New Castle, Delaware is a fine example of a stately New Deal post office. The facility, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service. Short and Stanlet-Brown: "New Castle is historically and architecturally the most important town in Delaware, so that great care had to be taken to provide a post office which would blend with the many fine old colonial buildings. The building constructed accomplishes this. The mailing platform and vestibule are in a wing and the drive for the trucks is screened from the street by a wall...
  • Post Office - Rehoboth Beach DE
    The historic post office building in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was constructed in 1937 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.
  • Post Office - Selbyville DE
    The historic post office in Selbyville, Delaware was constructed ca. 1940 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.
  • Post Office (former) and Courthouse - Wilmington DE
    "The U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse, also known as Main Post Office, is a historic post office, courthouse, and custom house, located on Rodney Square in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was designed by Irwin & Leighton in 1933-1935, and building was completed in 1937. It is in the Classical Revival. It is a three-story, cut stone structure with six large stone pillars across the main entrance. the gross building area is 104,669 sq. ft. It now serves as Wilmington Trust headquarters. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979." (Wikipedia) The original building is intact,...
  • Post Office (former) Murals - Wilmington DE
    New Deal murals entitled "Chemistry and Industry" and "Chemistry and Agriculture" painted in 1938 by Herman Zimmerman. He painted 2 murals for the Wilmington Post Office. They still hang in the building but it now houses the Wilmington Trust bank.
  • Post Office Mural - Harrington DE
    Treasury funded wax tempera mural entitled "Men Hoeing" painted in 1941 by Eve Salisbury.
  • Post Office Mural - New Castle DE
    The historic post office in downtown New Castle, Delaware houses an example of New Deal artwork: the mural "William Penn Welcomed at New Castle," painted in 1938 by J. Scott Williams, was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
  • Post Office Mural - Rehoboth Beach DE
    The historic Rehoboth Beach post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: "Frontier Mail," a mural painted by Karl Knaths in 1940. The work was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
  • Post Office Mural - Selbyville DE
    This New Deal mural entitled "Chicken Farm" was painted by William H. Calfee in 1942. It was a winner of the Section's 48-State mural competition.
  • Public Utilities - Middletown DE
    Sanitary sewer, municipal waterworks, and power grid construction projects were all undertaken in Middletown, Delaware during the Great Depression, enabled by federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. Work began in 1937. (PWA Docket No. DE W1021, X1031)
  • Red Lion Road Development - Bear DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction at Red Lion to Porter Rd. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Redden Road Development - Milton DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from Redden to Milton. The thoroughfare likely includes what is now known as E Redden Road. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road and Bridge Development - Edgemoor DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 were: The Edgemoor Underpass, located somewhere the train tracks and the Delaware River A thoroughfare connecting Edgemoor and Holly Oak A thoroughfare connecting Edgemoor and Wilmington The exact locations of these projects is presently unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Construction - Ellendale DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from Ellendale to "No. 6 School." The exact location of the road is unknown to Living New Deal, though it is likely what is known now as State Route 16. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Construction (Pepper) - Laurel DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from a point known as Pepper to "Jones X Roads." The exact location of the project is unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Bear DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from Bear to "State Road". Living New Deal is unsure of the exact road in question. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Cheswold DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was road construction between "Hasting's Corner" and Moore's Corner, west of Cheswold; the roads in question are unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Claymont DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction at and around Green St. and Lawson Ave. in Claymont. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Dover DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from Bay Road to what was then State Police Station #3, in Dover. The exact location and name of the road in question is unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Hartly DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was road construction between Hazlettville and Wright's . Located southeast of Hartly and west of Wyoming, though the roads in question are unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Kenton DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was road construction between Underhill Corner and Blanco . These locations can be found north and west of Kenton, though the roads in question are unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Newark DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from "Newark to Milford X Roads." The exact location of the road, which a map suggests was north of the city, is not known to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Ocean View to Bayard DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction along a road from Ocean View to Bayard. Living New Deal believes this road to be what is now known as: West Ave., Muddy Neck Rd., Parker House Rd., Double Bridges Rd., and Bayard Rd. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development - Rockland DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was road construction between Rockland and Thompson's Bridge. The exact road(s) in question is presently unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA's road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development (Atlanta) - Bridgeville DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction from "Atlanta to Smithville." The exact road in question is unknown to Living New Deal; the place name of Atlanta is highlighted on the map below. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development (Old Furnace) - Seaford DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction from "Cokesbury Church to Old Furnace Mill." The unincorporated community of Old Furnace is located on the map below; the exact road in question is unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Development (Stockley) - Georgetown DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was construction from "County Farm to Stockley". Stockley is an unincorporated community name southeast of Georgetown; the exact road in question is unknown to Living New Deal. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Road Repairs (Andrewsville) - Harrington DE
    Delaware utilized substantial federal resources in developing and improving its road network during the Great Depression. Among the dozens of projects undertaken by the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) during 1934 was road repair work at Andrewsville (known in old records as Jester's Corner), southwest of Harrington. An average of 1,410 were put to work each week during 1934 as a result of the CWA’s road, sidewalk, bridge, and other related infrastructure efforts in Delaware.  
  • Rock Manor Golf Course Expansion - Wilmington DE
    WPA crews expanded this course, circa 1936. A news story from the time stated: "construction work enlarging Rock Manor public course resumed with additional WPA funds."
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