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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.

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

Auburndale Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA

The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the since-demolished Auburndale fire station.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Firehouses, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Carr School – Newton MA

Frank F. Carr School in Newton, MA was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1934-5.

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

Cheesecake Brook Flood Control – Newton MA

A Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) Bulletin details the following project undertaken by the W.P.A. in Newton: “Flood damage by two brooks which formerly went on rampages during spring floods has been eliminated by construction of masonry walls for a mile… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Flood and Erosion control
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Chestnut Hill Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA

The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the former Chestnut Hill fire station.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Firehouses, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Hammond Pond Parkway Sidewalk – Newton MA

Description of a project undertaken by the W.P.A. in 1938: “Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton Street traffic circle to Boylston Street, Newton; to construct a 5-foot wide pea stone and stone dust walk and a 10-foot wide planting space, each 4,200… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Infrastructure and Utilities, Landscaping and Tree Planting, Sidewalks and Stairs
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Hammond Pond Reservation Improvements – Newton MA

Description of a project undertaken by the W.P.A. in 1937: “Hammond Pond Parkway; work was begun in November on a project which provides for the improvement of an area between the parkway and Hammond Pond in Newton. The work includes… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Flood and Erosion control, Landscaping and Tree Planting, Parks and Recreation, Sanitation and water disposal
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Incinerator – Newton MA

An incinerator in Newton, MA was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1934-5. The exact location and status of the facility is presently unknown to Living New Deal. PWA Docket No. MA 2127

Project type: Sanitation and water disposal, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Laundry Brook Flood Control – Newton MA

A Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) Bulletin details the following project undertaken by the W.P.A. in Newton: “Flood damage by two brooks which formerly went on rampages during spring floods has been eliminated by construction of masonry walls for a mile… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Flood and Erosion control
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Meadowbrook Road – Newton MA

Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed Meadowbrook Road in Newton, Massachusetts. WPA Bulletin: Meadowbrook Road, Newton, is being constructed by WPA to serve the new Oak Hill School. When completed, the road will be 1060 feet long and 33 feet wide… read more

Project type: Roads, bridges, and tunnels, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Newton Senior Center (former Newtonville Library) – Newton MA

Newton, Massachusetts’s Senior Center was originally constructed as the Newtonville branch library. The building was constructed with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA contributed $50,040 of the project’s total $102,011 cost. The Town of Newton’s… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Community Centers, Education and Health, Libraries
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Nonantum Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA

The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the former Nonantum fire station.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Firehouses, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Oak Hill Middle School – Newton MA

What is now Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, MA was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1936.

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

Quinobequin Road Sidewalk – Newton MA

Description of a project undertaken by the W.P.A. in 1938: “Quinobequin Road, Newton, Washington Street to Boylston Street; to construct a pea stone and stone dust walk 5 feet wide and a planting space 10 feet wide, both 9,400 feet… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Infrastructure and Utilities, Landscaping and Tree Planting, Sidewalks and Stairs
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Waban Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA

The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the former Waban / Lower Falls fire station.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Firehouses, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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