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5th Ave Bridge (demolished) – Evansville IN

Constructed with Public Works Administration (PWA) funds in 1936, the 5th Avenue Bridge spanned Pigeon Creek, south of Diamond Ave, though it is no longer extant. It was a modified parker truss bridge, polygonal top chords, lacks cross diagonals in… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Angel Mounds Archaeological Excavation – Evansville IN

From April 1939 until May 1942, 277 men worked for the WPA at the Angel Mounds Site near Evansville, Indiana under the direction of Glenn A. Black, archaeologist for the Indiana Historical Society. During the project over 2 million artifacts… read more

Project type: Archaeology, Archaeology and History
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Angela Boulevard Bridge – South Bend IN

Angela Boulevard Bridge

In 1938, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners applied to the Public Works Administration (PWA) for funding to expand the Angela Boulevard Bridge, a critical link for motorists traveling to the Notre Dame stadium for football games. After receiving… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels
Agency: Federal Works Agency (FWA), Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Argos Izaak Walton League – Argos IN

The site, of about 70 acres, was constructed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is listed in the national register of historic places.

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Argos Izaak Walton League Clubhouse – Argos IN

“This building of glacial stone and the surrounding 17 acres of fishing ponds and structures are a tribute to natural aesthetics, an idea important to the League who made this building their clubhouse. The Argos Izaak Walton League was established… read more

Project type: Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Attica Armory (Former) – Attica IN

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) made improvements to the Attica Armory in Attica IN. The armory is presently vacant. The structure is designed in the Art Deco style that is characteristic of New Deal era projects.  The DOD WPA Inventory lists… read more

Project type: Military and Public Safety, Armories
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Avoca State Fish Hatchery Ponds – Avoca IN

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed 7 new fish rearing ponds at Avoca State Fish Hatchery.

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, Hatcheries, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Avoca State Fish Hatchery Shelter House and Stone Works – Avoca IN

National Youth Administration (NYA) was stationed at Avoca State Fish Hatchery from 1935 until 1942. The improvements to Avoca State Fish Hatchery was one of the longest NYA projects undertaken in the state. The NYA built a shelter house with… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Banneker Community Center – Bloomington IN

Banneker Center front

Originally (1915) school for African American children, the Banneker Community Center – Bloomington IN was used for Works Progress Administration (WPA) after-school and recreation programs. The sidewalk and retaining wall around the building was built by the WPA in 1938.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Community Centers
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Banneker Community Center Gymnasium – Bloomington IN

Banneker Community Center Gymnasium

The National Youth Administration built the Banneker Community Center Gymnasium in Bloomington IN. The gymnasium is now part of a Bloomington Parks and Recreation community center, in what was originally a segregated school, built in 1915, for African-American children.

Project type: Education and Health, Gymnasiums
Agency: National Youth Administration (NYA), Work Relief Programs

Battell Park Historic District – Mishawaka IN

Improvements to this 11-acre site was completed in 1936, with funds and labor provided by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).    

Project type: Civic Facilities, Public Housing
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Bean Blossom Township School (Stinesville Elementary School) – Stinesville IN

Built in 1936-37, occupied for school use on September 7, 1937. In 1875, the school district built a wood frame schoolhouse near the center of town. In 1903, the board built a masonry building to replace the frame school. In… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Funding, Public Works Administration (PWA)

Bear Creek Lake – Trevlac IN

This appproximately 7-acre Lake impounding log earth dam, located in Yellowwood State Forest, was complete in 1939 with funds provided by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Project type: Lakes and Ponds, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Bicknell Bull Dogs Auditorium – Bicknell IN

Quoins at corners-smooth limestone also on buttresses. Ticket windows along facade, 1 story 6 windows, flat roof-bonded cement overhang. All windows filled with cement block. Facade: 2 pairs of double doors w/transom. Large open space, wooden stairs to bleachers. Walls… read more

Project type: Auditoriums and Arenas, Civic Facilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Birch Bayh Federal Building Annex – Indianapolis IN

Annexes to the original federal building and courthouse dating to 1905 were completed in 1938. The entire structure was renamed for the late politician Birch Bayh in 2003. From the visitor’s guide to the complex: “Originally half its current size,… read more

Project type: Federal Facilities, Federal Courthouses, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations

Birch Bayh Federal Building Friezes – Indianapolis IN

The Birch Bayh Federal Building annex (the rear portion of the building, toward E. New York St.) features two vehicular entrances—one at the northeast and one at the northwest corner of the building. They are capped by identical limestone friezes, titled “Distribution… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA), Arts Programs

Birch Bayh Federal Building Murals – Indianapolis IN

“Mail, Transportation and Delivery” and “Early Present Day Indianapolis Life” are two sets of murals painted by Grant Christian in 1935-6 with funding from the Treasury Relief Art Project. The artwork, which is not accessible to the general public, consists… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP), Arts Programs

Bridgeton Historic District – Bridgeton IN

About 8.6 acres, renovated by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), completed in 1942 . Bridgeton Historic District is located along Bridgeton’s Mains Street and encompasses the town’s center of commerce, industry, civic activity. Collom’s General Store (56005) and Bridgeton Country… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Public Housing
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Broad Ripple Station Post Office – Indianapolis IN

The historic Broad Ripple Station post office in Indianapolis was constructed in 1940-1 with Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.

Project type: Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations

Broad Ripple Station Post Office Mural – Indianapolis IN

“Suburban Street” is a 1942 Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Suburban Street” by Alan Tompkins. The size of the mural is 11’9″ x 5’2″ and the medium is oil on canvas. The work is installed in Indianapolis’s historic Broad… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA), Arts Programs

Brown County State Park – Nashville IN

The Civil Works Administration (CWA) laborers improved Brown County State Park from 1933 – 1934. The CWA laborers built shelters and worked on establishing trails during their brief stay at Brown County State Park. In 1933 two Civilian Conservation Corps… read more

Project type: Amphitheaters, Parks and Recreation, Paths and Trails, Shelters
Agency: Civil Works Administration (CWA), Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Amphitheater – Nashville IN

CCC laborers completed the park amphitheater in 1936. The amphitheater was built into a wooded hillside near the Abe Martin Lodge, as a place for programs and entertainment. The seats, stage, and steps were all made from native stone.

Project type: Amphitheaters, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Archery Shelter – Nashville IN

In 1934 a vast archery hunting ground was established in the eastern part of the Brown County State Park. In 1935 CCC laborers completed the Archery (Hunters’) Shelter. The shelter is classified as parks rustic state park.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: CCC Camp Historical Marker – Nashville IN

The site was originally the camp of Emergency Conservation Work (ECW) laborers. In 1934 it became the home of CCC Co. 1557, which was comprised of World War I veterans. The marker commemorates CCC laborer and reads “It was in… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Hesitation Point Vistas and Shelter – Nashville IN

Hesitation Point was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The vista sign explains view (height, atmosphere). Hesitation Point is a good example of vistas cleared by CCC workers.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Lower Shelter House – Nashville IN

CCC laborers completed the Lower Shelter in 1936. The shelter is two stories with multiple fire places. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: North Gatehouse – Nashville IN

Using a variety of native materials, the CCC built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The north gatehouse is one of two at Brown County… read more

Project type: Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Ogle Lake – Nashville IN

The CCC laborers completed Ogle lake between 1934 and 1935. The workers also created an earth dam and spillway.

Project type: Dams, Infrastructure and Utilities, Lakes and Ponds, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Ogle Lake Shelter – Nashville IN

The Ogle Lake Shelter was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The shelter overlooks Ogle lake and the earth dam to the south. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Oven Shelter – Nashville IN

CCC laborers completed the oven shelter in 1940. Inside the stone shelter is a two-sided stone fireplace. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Oven Shelter and Drinking Fountains – Nashville IN

Several oven shelters were built throughout Brown County State Park between 1934 and 1940 but only a few survived. The oven and drinking fountains are in the vicinity of Lower Shelter. The style of the shelter is classified as parks… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Peach Tree Shelter – Nashville IN

The Weed Patch Shelter, also commonly known as Peach Tree Shelter, was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Recreational Building – Nashville IN

The building was originally called Vermin Shelter, today it is known as the recreational building. Originally the building was used to educate people about local animals. The shelter hosted various small predatory animals (hence the name “vermin shelter”) for public… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Saddle Barn – Nashville IN

CCC workers completed the Brown County State Park saddle barn in 1936. It is the largest saddle barn of any Indiana state park, with stalls for 25 horses. The saddle barn is classified as Parks Rustic.

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Shelter House/Country Store – Nashville IN

The shelter house was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The shelter functions as a store.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Strahl Shelter and Restrooms – Nashville IN

Strahl Shelter was renovated by CCC laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: Upper Shelter House – Nashville IN

The Upper Shelter House was completed  by CCC laborers in 1935. CCC workers also constructed a drinking fountain near the shelter. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: West Gatehouse – Nashville IN

Using a variety of native materials, the CCC built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The west gatehouse is one of two at Brown County… read more

Project type: Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Brown County State Park: West Lookout Tower – Nashville IN

The West Lookout Tower was completed by CCC laborers in 1936. The building is a two story structure overlooking a valley. The style of the lookout is classified as parks rustic.

Project type: Fire Lookouts, Forestry and Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Bryan Hall (I.U.) – Bloomington IN

The William Lowe Bryan Administration Building at Indiana University was originally completed in 1936 with PWA funding. At the time it was simply named the Administration Building. It was renamed in 1957 after William Lowe Bryan. It is located at… read more

Project type: Colleges and Universities, Education and Health
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding
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