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  • A. A. Low School (demolished) Improvements - Salem MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor conducted improvements at the former A.A. Low School in Salem, Massachusetts. The facility was located at the northwest corner of Nichols St. and Butler St. WPA Bulletin: A new plumbing, heating and ventilation system has been installed by WPA in the A. A. Low School, Nichols Street, Salem. The old system was in poor condition and school authorities considered it a matter of economy to replace it at this time.
  • Aberjona River Rechanneling - Winchester MA
    Winchester.us: "During the 1930s the channel upstream of the Aberjona Pond was rechanneled, section by section, as ERA and WPA projects. The projects were based on recommendations by Herbert Kellaway, published in 1928. In the Kellaway plan, three ponds for flood expansion were to be created, bordered by solid land and green grassy banks and connected by new channels. The rechanneling was designed to eliminate the mosquito problem by draining the marshes. The Town consulted the State Reclamation Board during these projects. At that time, the entire northern section of the river was lined with industries. While the 1930s improvements...
  • Acton High School (former) Improvements - Acton MA
    The former Acton High School building was greatly improved with federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) funds and labor in 1933. School Committee Report, 1933: "The school system has functioned fairly normally during the past year. The pared appropriation hindered somewhat, but the C.W.A. came to our assistance. Work which we normally would have had to do out of our ow^n appropriation has been taken care of by that bit of legislation, a help to the tow^nspeople as well as ourselves. The high school building has been thoroughly painted inside, which is quite refreshing. The leaking walls have been thoroughly calked and...
  • Adams St. Reconstruction - Boston MA
    Adams St. in Boston, Mass. underwent reconstruction as part of a Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project.
  • Airport - Beverly MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA), in conjunction with the War Department, developed Beverly Airport in Massachusetts. WPA project details: "Construct municipal airport" Official Project Number: 165‐1‐14‐265 Total project cost: $168,866.00 Sponsor: War Department "Construct runways at airport" Official Project Number: 265‐1‐14‐50 Total project cost: $376,440.00 Sponsor: Mayor, City of Beverly
  • Airport - Fitchburg MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA), in conjunction with the War Department, developed Fitchburg Airport in Massachusetts. WPA project details (referred to as 'Leominster'): "Improve municipal airport" Official Project Number: 165‐1‐14‐260 Total project cost: $121,270.00 Sponsor: War Department "Make improvements to airport" Total project cost: $149,270.00 Sponsor: Mayor and Public Works Department "Improve airport" Official Project Number: 265‐1‐14‐59 Total project cost: $509,980.00 Sponsor: Public Works Department
  • Airport - Turners Falls MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor worked to develop Turners Falls Airport.
  • Airport (former) Improvements - Worcester MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked to improve a municipal airport for Worcester, Mass. It is unclear whether this site is what is now Worcester Regional Airport, or a since-eliminated facility in North Grafton, Mass. Living New Deal suspects that it's the latter facility , given as Worcester Regional Airport construction is said to have not started until 1944; at that point in time the WPA had been liquidated. WPA project details: "Improve airport" Official Project Number: 165‐1‐14‐486 Total project cost: $262,563.00 Sponsor: Mayor, City of Worcester
  • Albany Street Bridge Reconstruction - Boston MA
    Albany Street Bridge Over Boston & Albany Railroad. "The city requested a grant from the Government for bridge alterations as follows: Altering and strengthening Boylston Street Bridge; rebuilding Berkeley Street Bridge and rebuilding Albany Street Bridge. The total cost of this work is approximately $265,000 ..." P.W.A. Docket No. Mass. 1584-F.
  • Alford St. Reconstruction - Boston MA
    Alford St. in Boston, Mass. underwent reconstruction as part of a Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project.
  • Alumni Field Development - Maynard MA
    The New Deal had a large impact on Maynard's Alumni Field. In 1933 the Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) surfaced the running track, built a concrete foundation for bleachers, graded a field next to the highway, and surfaced tennis courts. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (E.R.A.) constructed a field house, bleachers, and a hockey rink on site the next two years. Work was continued by the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.).
  • American Legion Playground Field House - Boston MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed a field house at American Legion Field in Boston, Mass. WPA Bulletin: WPA workmen have erected a modern field house, essential for the health and convenience of those who use the recreational facilities at the American Legion Field, East Boston.
  • Ames School Improvements - Dedham MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor painted and repaired Ames School in Dedham, Massachusetts.
  • Andrew McArdle Bridge Repairs - Boston MA
    A Boston Public Works Department report cited Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) labor as conducting the following work: "Meridian Street Bridge ... was chipped, cleaned and painted. ... Repaving and repairs were made to the approaches of the Meridian Street Bridge ..."
  • Angier School (former) Addition - Newton MA
    The former (since demolished) historic Angier School building Newton, MA received an addition using federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1936.
  • Anna Murphy Playground - Framingham MA
    In 1935-6 the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed clay tennis courts at Framingham's Anna Murphy Playground; removed the remnants of a stone wall; and installed a wire mesh fence.
  • Anniversary Park - Holyoke MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers worked at Anniversary Park in Holyoke, Mass. Work included the construction of a recreation center and winter sports facilities.
  • Appleton St. Repaving - Holyoke MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor repaved Appleton St. in Holyoke, Mass.
  • Arborway Water Main - Boston MA
    The following water main was laid as part of a Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project: "Arborway, from Pond and Prince streets, to Forest Hills street ..."
  • Argyle and Dundee Rd. Improvements - Arlington MA
    The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) resurfaced Argyle Rd. and Dundee Rd. in Arlington, MA. The W.P.A. installed sidewalks along these roads as well.
  • Arlington St. Development - Acton MA
    Town annual report: The following work has been done under projects, since April, 1934: Arlington Street from Newtown Road, widening and grading 3600 feet to December 27, using sixteen men, 1 foreman, four trucks from November 8 to December 27.
  • Armory (demolished) Improvements - Lowell MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Lowell, Mass. Since demolished, the site of the old armory is now known as Armory Park. WPA project details: "Armory buildings, facilities, and grounds" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐1005 Total project cost: $31,441.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard "Improve Armory" Sponsor: Massachusetts National Guard, Quartermaster's Department
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Fall River MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the old 'Bank Street Armory' in Fall River, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve and reconstruct Armory building" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐332 Total project cost: $22,271.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Framingham MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at a historic armory building in Framingham, Mass. (location and status presently unknown to Living New Deal) WPA project details: "Inspect, repair, and store tents and cots" Official Project Number: 165-14-5147 Total project cost: $7,107.00 Sponsor: Commissioner of Massachusetts, State Arsenal "Clear and grub wooded area" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐6154 Total project cost: $1,001.00 Sponsor: Commissioner of Massachusetts, State Arsenal "Inspect, repair, and paint warehouse and ordnance materials" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐XXXX Total project cost: $20,194.00 Sponsor: State Adjutant General's Department "Repair and widen roads" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐14XX Total project cost: $1,000.00 Sponsor: Commissioner of Massachusetts, State Arsenal "Repair and improve buildings" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2825 Total...
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Gloucester MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers improved/renovated what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Gloucester. W.P.A. project details: "Repair and improve Armory building" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2401 Total project cost: $9,042.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Make general repairs and improvements to Armory" Official Project Number: 265‐14‐5150 Total project cost: $5,473.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Adjutant General's Office "Improve Armory and grounds" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐3‐950 Total project cost: $14,563.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Haverhill MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Haverhill, Mass. The building now houses the Haverhill Fire Fighting Museum. WPA project details: "Improve Armory" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General's Office
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Holyoke MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Holyoke, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve interiors of building and construct retaining wall" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2516 Total project cost: $16,057.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department "Improve field" Official Project Number: 65‐14‐8185
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Lawrence MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic (and since demolished) armory building in Lawrence, Mass. The project called for called for "Alterations and repairs to Armory." The armory was located on "Amesbury Street, between Essex and Methuen Streets ..."
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Malden MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Malden, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve, remodel, and alter Armory building" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐103X Total project cost: $28,557.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster, Massachusetts National Guard
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Milford MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Milford, Mass. WPA project details: "Make alterations to Armory building" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐545 Total project cost: $6,963.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department "Improve Armory" Official Project Number: X65‐14‐2‐103X Total project cost: $2,986.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Armory (former) Improvements - New Bedford MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory in New Bedford, Mass. WPA project details: "Construct garage, storage rooms, kitchen and other rooms, machinery and carpentry work, plumbing, electric" Sponsor: Massachusetts National Guard
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Northampton MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Northampton, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve Armory" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General's Office
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Norwood MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Norwood, Mass. WPA project details: "Paint and make general repairs" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2316 Total project cost: $3,938.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Somerville MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Somerville, Mass. WPA project details: "Rehabilitate, recondition, and alter Armory building" Official Project Number: 565‐14‐2‐1080 Total project cost: $34,605.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Wakefield MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Wakefield, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve buildings" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐1153 Total project cost: $16,012.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster's Department, Massachusetts National Guard
  • Armory (former) Improvements - Worcester MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Worcester, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve and rehabilitate armory building" Official Project Number: 65‐1‐14‐142 Total project cost: $17,362.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster
  • Armory (former) Modernization - Lynn MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers conducted improvement and renovation work at what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Lynn. W.P.A. project details: "Build offices, paint, and make general repairs" Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2001 Total project cost: $10,059.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Build offices, paint, and make general repairs" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐115 Total project cost: $10,851.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Construct ramp" Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐449 Total project cost: $1,909.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts "Install machine shop equipment" Official Project Number: 65‐14‐9651
  • Armory Improvements - Hingham MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Hingham, Mass. WPA project details: "Improve State Armory" Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐525 Total project cost: $10,341.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department
  • Armory Improvements (former) - Brockton MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Brockton, Mass.  WPA project details: "Reconstruct and improve Armory" Official Project Number: 865‐14‐2‐263 Total project cost: $12,358.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster
  • Arredondo Memorial (Jamaicaway) Bridge - Boston MA
    The bridge carrying the Jamaicaway over Huntington Avenue, near Brookline, was constructed with NIRA funds. The structure was renamed in 2017 for the sons of Boston Marathon bombing hero Carlos Arredondo.
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