17th Avenue Development – Hutchinson KS
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted “grading and filling” work on 17th Ave. from Monroe Street to the city limits.
2nd Street Dead End Wall – Salina KS
In 1939, a dead-end wall was constructed on 2nd Street in Salina, Kansas by youths who were employed by the National Youth Administration (NYA). The NYA was a division of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that focused on training, employing,… read more
3rd Street Dead End Wall – Salina KS
In 1939, a dead-end wall was constructed on 3rd Street in Salina, Kansas by youths who were employed by the National Youth Administration (NYA). The rock wall at the south end of 3rd Street bears an NYA plaque. The NYA… read more
Abilene Stadium – Abilene KS
Abilene Stadium, part of Eisenhower Park, was constructed by the Works Progress Administation (WPA). WPA Project 4711.
Ackerman Island Removal – Wichita KS
Ackerman Island was an island in the middle of the Arkansas River. In the early 1900s the land had been developed as an amusement park, but by the late 1920s it had fallen into disuse. Works Progress Administration workers widened… read more
Agricultural Research Center Improvements – Hays KS
The New Deal’s Civil Works Administration (CWA) employed 40 men “in making improvements” at what was then known as the Fort Hays Branch of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station (now Agricultural Research Center).
Airport Hangar – Goodland KS
The Civil Works Administration built an airport hangar at the Goodland Airport in 1934 in Goodland KS. According to NW Kansas, “[r]ecords from the Sherman County Herald and Goodland Republic show the cost of the entire airport when built was $42,783…. read more
Amelia Earhart Bridge – Atchison KS
“The Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge is a truss bridge over the Missouri River on U.S. Route 59 between Atchison, Kansas and Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1937–1938 by the Works Progress Administration. It was designed by Sverdrup &… read more
Armory – Hiawatha KS
The striking PWA Moderne-style National Guard Armory in Hiawatha, Kansas was constructed in 1938 by the Works progress Administration (WPA). The armory is still in service. According to News-Press Now, “a plaque on the National Guard Armory credits the Works… read more
Atchison County Lake – Horton KS
The Works Progress Administration built the Decatur County lake in Decatur County KS, as part of Kansas’ Water Conservation Program.
Atkinson Municipal Airport – Pittsburg KS
“The steel structure of the hangar rises from a concrete foundation. Corrugated metal siding clads the walls and very shallow gambrel roof. Large telescopic sliding doors, that extend beyond the original building, dominate the north and south ends. Windows and… read more
Auditorium – Manchester KS
“The auditorium has brick veneer with a corrugated metal side gable roof. Brick pilasters with cast stone caps divide the S side wall into 5 bays. A projecting brick beltcourse runs near the top of the pilasters. Most of the… read more
Auditorium / Gym – Ulysses KS
An auditorium/gym construction project in Ulysses, Kansas was undertaken with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $22,725 grant for the project, whose total cost was $52,847. The exact location and status of the facility is presently unknown… read more
Avenue C Bridge (demolished) – Hutchinson KS
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) constructed “a bridge across Cow Creek at the city tool yard on Avenue C.” There is no longer a bridge at this location.
Baker University: Heating Plant – Baldwin City KS
The New Deal’s Civil Works Administration (CWA) employed 30 men at the end of 1933 constructing a heating plant for Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. The exact location and status of the facility is currently unknown to Living New… read more
Band Shell – Clay Center KS
A band shell in Clay Center’s Dexter Park was constructed in 1934. The work is often attributed to the Works Progress Administration (WPA). However, since the WPA did not exist until 1935, it is likely that that the band shell… read more
Band Shell – Lindsborg KS
“The Band Shell built as a WPA project in 1935 sets as a centerpiece on the east side of Swensson Park. Many times during the year, you can experience concerts, special performances, and 50 years of local Broadway RFD outdoor… read more
Bandshell (former) and Landscaping – Abilene KS
“The existing bandshell was constructed in 1992 to replace and earlier building constructed in 1934. The City received CWA funds to construct the original bandshell adjacent to the stadium in the fairgrounds park. It burned in 1992 and was replaced… read more
Baseball Stadium – Pittsburg KS
“Concrete bleachers have a concrete shed roof structure supported on steel beams. Brick walls with a concrete cap surround the ball field on the north, east and west, with an entrance at the NE corner. A chain link fence encloses… read more
Big Pool Additions – Garden City KS
Big Pool opened in Garden City KS in 1922. The Works Progress Administration added a bath house and a children’s wading pool.
Bison Grade School (Former) – Otis KS
The Works Progress Administration built a grade school in Bison KS. The school in no longer in use.
Bluemont Youth Cabin – Manhattan KS
This stone structure in Goodnow Park was built with help from the NYA in 1938. “Situated in a wooded park setting distinguished by a series of native limestone retaining walls and steps that access the sloping site and cabin. Two-story… read more
Brewer Scout Cabin – Solomon KS
“This log cabin in Solomon City Park retains a high degree of integrity and was listed on the National Register in 2000… The Brewer Scout Cabin was constructed for the Boy and Girl Scouts in Solomon by the CWA using… read more
Bridge – Admire KS
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) constructed a 27-foot span carrying a road over a creek 2 1/2 miles northwest of Admire, Kansas. Geographically it is possible that this was the former bridge carrying U.S. 56 over Hill Creek.
Bridge – Phillipsburg KS
A bridge carrying a dirt county road over a creek south and east of Phillipsburg, Kansas was constructed by the Work Projects Administration (WPA) in 1940, as identified by a plaque on the bridge. The bridge is “not named, [over… read more
Bridge – Syracuse KS
A bridge construction project in Syracuse, Kansas was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The exact location and status of the structure is unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. Kansas [W]1202
Brown-Atchison Electric Cooperative – Horton KS
First Rural Electrification Administration (REA) program in Kansas is remembered today with a state highway marker in Horton KS. “First REA Project in Kansas At this site the first power pole for the Brown-Atchison Electric Cooperative was dedicated in special… read more
Caldwell Community Building – Caldwell KS
A sign on the community building in Caldwell, Kansas identifies it as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Carey Park Improvements – Hutchinson KS
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) “highly landscaped and beautified” Carey Park in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Carl C. Mose Sculptures – Salina KS
These New Deal statues entitled “Communication” and “Land” were installed by Carl C. Mose in 1940 in what was then the Salina Post Office and Courthouse. The sculptures still decorate the original building which is now the Smoky Hill Museum.
Chapman Elementary School – Chapman KS
“Building has ahslar quarry-faced limestone walls laid in a random range. Dressed stone details include beltcourses and arched entry surround. The symmetrical facade has a 9-bay central block. At its center the castellated entry surround projects slightly from the building… read more
City Garage – Hutchinson KS
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) constructed a new/enlarged municipal garage just south of the Convention Hall (Memorial Hall), at the northwest corner of E Ave. B and S. Walnut St. in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Hutchinson News: “The city is acquiring… read more
City Hall – Bird City KS
The Works Progress Administration built the City Hall in Bird City, Kansas. The park buildings were constructed with stone from Beaver Creek and the Kuhrt Ranch quarry.
City Hall (former) – Altamont KS
The former city hall building in Altamont, Kansas was constructed in 1937 with Works Progress Administration (WPA) funds and labor. The status and location of the former building are presently unknown to Living New Deal.
City Hall and Auditorium – Leoti KS
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the City Hall and Auditorium in Leoti KS. According to Kansas Historical Society, “The Municipal Auditorium & City Hall located at 201 N 4th Street in Leoti was constructed as a WPA project using… read more
City of Elkhart Municipal Building – Elkhart KS
The Works Progress Administration built the City of Elkhart Municipal Building in Elkhart KS in 1937.
City Park Band Shell (demolished) – Concordia KS
This WPA band shell in Concordia’s City Park was razed in 1991 when it was deemed unsafe.
City Park Swimming Pool (demolished) and Pool House (former) – Concordia KS
The WPA pool and building pictured here was voted in in 1936 and completed in 1939. The pool was closed and filled in in the 1970’s. There is now a basketball court where part of the pool was. The pool… read more
Civic Center Fair Barn – Horton KS
This Fair Barn/Civic Center in Horton, Kansas was constructed by the WPA in 1937-39. W.O. “Tutes” Thomas was the designer and head of construction. The building is still in use for municipal functions and celebrations.
Clark State Fishing Lake – Kingsdown KS
Company 4701 of the CCC built the Bluff Creek Dam in 1936-37 as a Soil Conservation Service project, SCS-28. The body of water created was to later be called Clark State Fishing Lake. Lt. John A.H. Miller was the Commanding… read more