New Deal Projects – Page 3

Route 4 Road Paving – Wilmington 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 connecting Richardson Park to… read more

Sanitary Sewers – Dover DE

A sanitary sewer construction project was undertaken in Dover, Delaware during the Great Depression with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. (PWA Docket No. DE W1023)

School Lane Development – New Castle 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 School Lane in New Castle. An… read more

Seaford Museum (Old Post Office) – Seaford DE

The Seaford Museum and Seaford Historical Society in Seaford, Delaware are located in what was formerly the community’s 1934 New Deal post office. “The Seaford Museum includes a changing exhibit gallery, a presentation room, a general information area, and a… read more

Sewage Treatment Plant – Rehoboth Beach DE

The PWA helped construct sewers and a treatment plant in Rehoboth Beach.

Sewer System and Water Treatment Plant – Harrington DE

The original sewer system and water treatment facility for the town of Harrington, Delaware were constructed with federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $106,180 loan and $28,000 grant toward the project, whose total cost was $121,289…. read more

Shiloh Church 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 a road from a point known… read more

Sidewalk – Blades 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 sidewalk in Blades. The exact… read more

Sidewalk (Five Points) – 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 sidewalk construction from Laurel to what was then… read more

Sidewalks – Middletown 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 sidewalk construction at ‘St. Anne’s Church.’ The exact… read more

Sidewalks – Odessa 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 sidewalk construction from Odessa to Drawyer [Creek]. The… read more

Sixth Street Repairs – 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 repair work in Laurel along 6th Street. An… read more

Springfield Road Development – 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 along “Springfield X Rds. to Fairmont.” Fairmont… read more

Spruce Street Development – Wilmington 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 Spruce Street in Wilmington. According to… read more

St. Jones Creek (St. Jones River) Landscaping – Dover DE

The Works Progress Administration carried out landscaping work on the St. Jones Creek (today St. Jones River) in the vicinity of Dover.

State Training School – Stockley DE

The PWA built this cottage at the State Training School, later known as the Stockley Center, which housed the developmentally disabled.

State Welfare Old Age Infirmary – Smyrna DE

The PWA conducted unspecified work at the State Welfare Old Age Infirmary, now the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill. The state legislature appropriated $50,000 to the infirmary in 1935, potentially as matching funds for PWA work. From Delaware: A… read more

Thoroughfare Neck 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 Thoroughfare Neck Road at the Cedar… read more

Trap Pond State Park – Laurel DE

“Trap Pond State Park is a 2,109 acre (8.5 km²) Delaware state park located near Laurel, Delaware. It is one of the largest surviving fragments of what was once an extensive wetland in what is now southwestern Sussex County. The state… read more

U.S. 13 Development – Dover to Smyrna 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 dual carriageway that is now… read more

U.S. 40 Paving – Glasgow 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 on (including the grading and paving of)… read more

Washington Street Development – Wilmington 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 Washington Street in Wilmington. According to… read more

Water System – Milford DE

A waterworks construction project was undertaken in Milford, Delaware with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied an $83,250 grant toward the project, whose total cost was $180,819. Work occurred between January 1938 and April 1939…. read more

Water System – Wilmington DE

Multiple waterworks construction project were undertaken in Wilmington, Delaware with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. Work on the projects in 1934. It is also listed in the records of the WPA. (PWA Docket No. DE 1317,… read more

Water System Improvements – New Castle DE

A municipal waterworks-improvement construction project was undertaken in New Castle, Delaware during the Great Depression, enabled by federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. Construction occurred between December 1938 and April 1939. (PWA Docket No. DE X1045)

Welsh Tract 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 Welsh Tract [Church] Road in Newark…. read more

Wesley United Church Education Center (Old Post Office) Mural – Dover DE

A set of several panels painted by William D. White in 1937 entitled “Harvest, Spring and Summer.” The murals were funded by TRAP for what was then the Dover DE post office and is now the Wesley United Church Education… read more

West Avenue Development – New Castle 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 West [End] Avenue in Holloway Terrace,… read more

West Street Development – Wilmington 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 West Street in Wilmington. According to… read more

Woodbridge Elementary School – Greenwood DE

The PWA built this addition to what is now Woodbridge Elementary School.

Woodland Ferry 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 road construction from what was then known as… read more

Zoar Road Improvements – Zoar 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 Zoar [Camp] Road. An average of… read more

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