Indiana Sites

Extensive remnants of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, constructed between 1933 and 1938; concrete foundations, roadbeds, ditches, excavations- overgrown and with a more recent pared road bisecting the area. This site encompasses a larger area and more extensive remnants than are usually found at such locations, perhaps become, as evidence indicate, there were two companies encompassed here. (At one point there was a third company, but scant evidence indicates, its camp was elsewhere, along Anderson Road)

Roughly 1.5-acre lake impounded by earth dam with riprap, concrete outlet. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935.

Limestone and concrete foundation, board and batten walls, gabled rood, wood shingles, and two stone fireplace chimneys. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935.

Concrete foundation, large stone fireplace chimneys on East, gabled roof, and asphalt shingles. Possibly a remodeling of an earlier building. Garage constructed 1940 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Stone foundation, hipped roof, asphalt shingles, stone fireplace chimney, 2-sided fireplace oven, and stone floor. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935.

Concrete foundation, hipped roof, and asphalt shingles. Virtually identical to another shelter on the main forest road. Construction appears later than - on at least a typical of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-built shelter houses.

The National Youth Administration (NYA) built the Mounds State Park Pavilion in Anderson IN. The pavilion holds up to 150 people and is still in service.

On the Marshall County Courthouse grounds the two sided marker lists one theme per side. The West Virginia historical marker program began in 1934 with the beginning research for the markers with the intention of placing markers around the state to encourage tourism. Dr. Roy Bird Cook, a Charleston druggist, a longtime commission member, and a vocational historian worked on the project. Approximately 5,000 sites were collected with 440 markers selected by the commission for placement. Most of these along 44 state and federal highways. The funds came from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Works Progress Administration. In addition to the...

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at Bremen Cemetery in Bremen, Indiana.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a municipal pool at Columbian park in Lafayette, Indiana. "The pool was built in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration and was the place to swim for kids in Lafayette, West Lafayette, Delphi, and other surrounding communities in the 1950s and ‘60s." The pool has since been demolished and replaced.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a municipal pool in Kokomo, Indiana. Living New Deal believes the facility has since been replaced and likely demolished.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a municipal pool in Washington, Indiana. Completed in 1936, the pool was demolished and replaced in 2009. As many as 1,600 people used the pool on a single day soon after its opening. The Tipton Daily Tribune: The pool is of concrete construction, 75 by 160 in size, with an additional pool, 20 by 30 for wading. A sand pile is situated next to the wading pool. A grandstand for spectators faces one side of the pool. The plant also includes an open air filtration system and a bath house 20 by 154 feet. Cement walks surround...

Jennings County Park. Established as the 4th Indiana State Park in 1921, originally called Vinegar Mill State Park after a pioneer-era stone cutting mill on the site. Renamed Muscatatuck State Park in 1922 and used as a state park, youth camp, and wildlife-raising station until 1968, when the property was transferred to the county. CCC and WPA built roads, trails, shelters, and stairs at the Vinegar Mill site.

"Muscatatuck County Park, formerly known as Vinegar Mills State Park and Muscatatuck State Park, is a recreational park located by the town of Vernon, Indiana in Jennings County. Formally opened on May 17, 1921, on land given by Jennings County to the Indiana state government, Vinegar Mills State Park was established as an 86-acre (350,000 m2) park. It was named for an old mill used to cut stone during the pioneer days along the Muscatatuck River. The name was soon changed to Muscatatuck State Park, to reflect the historical Indian name given the River, believed to mean "winding waters". Aside from...

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the National Guard Armory in Kokomo IN. WPA project numbers: O.P. 65-52-2377 "Armory improvements" and O.P. 65-52-X7 "State armory improvements."

What is presently the Indiana Army National Guard Armory was constructed as the Michigan City Naval Armory with the assistance of Works Progress Administration (WPA) labor. A plaque states the completion date as October 1939.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted massive development projects at the "U.S. Naval Storage Area," now known as Naval Support Activity, Crane, outside Burns City, Indiana. Projects included: Improve grounds. Cost: $1,026,945. Sponsor: Commandant, 9th Naval District, U.S. Navy. WPA Project No. 113‐3‐82‐7 Improve grounds, utilities, and facilities. Cost: $6,368,481. Sponsor: Commandant, 9th Naval District, U.S. Navy. WPA Project No. 165‐2‐52‐238

Originally a school, present (February 2023) status is not indicated, possibly a community center. Building is identical to the present Marysville Community Center, also in Oregon Township, Clark County.

Construction of this 7-acre park began in 1935 and was completed in the 1940s with funds and labor provided by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

The structure, of about 3.8 acres, was begun in 1935 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed a barn in 1935. The barn is located in a clearing, surrounded by 60-year-old forest.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the custodian's cottage in 1936. The building is classified as parks rustic. Today the custodian's cottage is the property manger's residence.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed fire towers on steel frameworks to help protect the new plantings and existing forests. The fire tower at O'Bannon State Park was completed in 1937 by CCC laborers. The steel tower replaced a temporary, 55' wooden tower. The fire tower stands around 100' tall with 9 flights of stairs within the tower.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers constructed a service building in 1935. The building is a series of connected sheds extended in a L shape. Today the service building is used as the park's office.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the shelter house in 1935. The structure is classified as parks rustic.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the shelter house that overlooks the Ohio River. The shelter is classified as parks rustic.

The campsite is marked primarily by low stone walls and scattered foundations. The camp was occupied in December of 1934 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 517, which was comprised of young African-American boys. Upon completion of their work, the camp was discontinued in the fall of 1937 and Co. 517 moved on to another location.

The Public Works Administration (PWA) helped fund the construction of the Oliver Morton School in Hammond IN, which was completed in 1937.  An addition was added in 1952 and when a new high school was built in 1967, this building became Morton Junior High (Middle School).  It was demolished in 1991. Short and Brown's 1939 survey of PWA buildings says this about Morton High:  "The new structure is 3 stories in height and is built around a court which is landscaped as a formal garden. On the ground floor are 12 classrooms, a band room, shop, kindergarten, 2 museums, girls' and...

Gym, Public Works Administration (PWA) 1936-1937, classical revival, 1 story cut limestone w/concrete frieze w flowers and panels (i.e. the World Globe) flat roof, repl 3 part alum/glass windows, repl a vm/glass doors. Fine interpretation of the style and also significant for it's association with the PWA.

Otis Park and Golf Course encompasses nearly 150 acres and features a collection of historic limestone structures from the early 20th century. It was acquired by the City of Bedford, Indiana in 1935 as a gift from Fred B. Otis, a Bedford newspaperman. The majority of the construction on the grounds between 1937 and 1941 and was funded with grants from the Works Progress Administration. On of the park's features, a band shell, was planned by Indiana WPA engineers and is the only band shell of its kind in the nation built by WPA.

One of these bridges, featuring round arches with a jagged top, is constructed of flat stones and is covered with asphalt.   The other is a combination stone-concrtete bridge, with an asphalt path. Both were constructed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

This flat stone structure was constructed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Flat stone, 2 gable sections, joined by enclosure, constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937.

This gazebo, featuring limestone benches, was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Four individual stone picnic circles each with low walls cooking chimneys, one with original stone floor, two with original concrete tables, constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1938.

Made of small, flat stone, and featuring a flat wood door, it was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed these walls in 1937.

Works Progress Administration (WPA) stone construction and chimneys, gable, full width front porch, stone supports, gabled entry,  flat windows. Constructed in 1937.

CCC Camp #1592 did extensive work in Ouabache State Park, including, among other things, building shelters and the Kunkel Lake. Today, the park offers a tour of CCC structures. In 2014, a new statue commemorating the CCC was installed in the park.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) completed this structure in 1935 under the supervision of Denzel Doggett.