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  • Saxonville School (former) Improvements - Framingham MA
    All 17 schoolhouses in Framingham, Massachusetts were painted, remodeled, and/or repaired with federally funded labor during the Great Depression. The structures of the then-Saxonville Primary/Junior High School appear to have been replaced with modern facilities; Mary E. Stapleton Elementary School operates at the same location. In 1936-7 the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed a concrete retaining wall and chain link fence at the school; the W.P.A. conducted other repairs at the building in 1937, including the installation of new floors. The W.P.A. also conducted electrical work in 1941 and worked on a new heating system for the building in 1941-2.
  • School Building Improvements - Ashland MA
    The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) conducted improvement work at the former high school and grade school building in Ashland, MA, located along Central Street. Living New Deal believes this facility to be what is now known as the Pittaway School.
  • School Building Maintenance - Hatfield MA
    The federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) and Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) furnished the cost of labor for the painting of five schools in Hatfield, Massachusetts in 1934. Other improvements were made to all schools in the town that year, putting them in "first class condition" (Town Report). "Owing to the use of WPA governmental funds in the past few years," the town's Report of School Committee from 1939 noted, "our local maintenance costs have been held to a low figure." The exact facilities in question and locations of the five schools is not presently known to Living New Deal.
  • School Improvements - Mansfield MA
    The schools of Mansfield, Massachusetts received assistance throughout the New Deal. Early New Deal-sponsored improvements came from the Civil Works Administration and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, saving the town's taxpayers money. The town's 1933 Annual Report states: "Late in November, the Civil Works Administration approved a request of the School Department for $1,558.20 for the employing of seven local men in a program of repairs to school buildings and equipment. ... Besides numerous small jobs of repair work ... several larger projects are planned. These are, a new chimney at the Main Street School; a new floor in a basement room...
  • Schoolground Improvements - Dover MA
    The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) conducted in-fill landscaping work at the then-school building in Dover, Mass. in 1934. The precise location is unknown to Living New Deal.
  • Sea Wall - Winthrop MA
    W.P.A. Bulletin, 1937: "Another outstanding project in Winthrop is the sea wall being built from the Winthrop Yacht Club to the narrow, sea-girt road which leads to Point Shirley. Here pounding waves had undermined the old-fashioned wall. WPA has built a sloping sea wall which can better break the chop of the waves in front of Shirley street, protecting the street from erosion and the site of the first house built by Governor Winthrop. The Dean Winthrop House, built in 1639 and to which the governor's son. Dean Winthrop, took his bride, is still standing."
  • Sewer System Development - Ayer MA
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted the following utility work as a project in Ayer, Mass. WPA project details: "Construct sewer mains, sewage treatment plant, and pumping stations" Official Project Number: 165‐1‐14‐715 Total project cost: $648,736.00 Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
  • Sewers - Belmont MA
    Massachusetts Metropolitan District Commission annual reports detail a New Deal-aided project in the north Boston metro area. 1934 report: "At the close of 1934 sites had been selected for an Intermediate High Service Reservoir on Arlington Heights and for a pumping station on Clifton Street in Belmont to improve the service for portions of Belmont, Watertown and Arlington. There was strong objection from the residents near Clifton Street and from the town officials to the construction of a pumping station in that location, and as a result the 1935 working season was well advanced before it was finally determined to locate the...
  • Sewers - Brookline MA
    Multiple sewer construction projects in Brookline, Mass. were undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket Nos. MA 1729, 1733.
  • Sewers - Lexington MA
    A sewer construction project in Lexington, Mass. was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. MA 2066
  • Sewers - North Andover MA
    WPA Bulletin, 1937: "North Andover — Seven important sewers, nearly blocked by the twisted roots of large trees, are being relaid by a WPA project which is employing more than 200 men."
  • Sewers - Quincy MA
    Multiple sewer construction projects in Quincy, Mass. were undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket Nos. MA 1985, 2051.
  • Sewers - Somerville MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed sewers in Somerville, Massachusetts. WPA Bulletin: WPA skilled and unskilled laboring men are engaged in laying 17 miles of sewage pipe, in Somerville. More than 1200 men have been engaged on this project at one time. More than 22,000 men and women are employed by WPA in the district.
  • Sewers - Taunton MA
    A sizable sewer construction project in Taunton, Mass. was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. MA 1711
  • Sewers - West Springfield MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed sewers in West Springfield, Mass. WPA Bulletin, 1937: Over in West Springfield ... WPA is installing two miles of sanitary sewers which are attracting considerable attention. No complaints have been registered for the job has resulted in a building boom in which the town fathers, real estate dealers, building supply people, store keepers and family groups have a keen, common interest. Since the start of the projects, seven new homes have been built on Amostown Road, two on Warren Street and many more will soon be built on Craiwell Avenue and Falmouth Street.  
  • Sewers - Worcester MA
    A sizable sewer construction project in Worcester, Mass. was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. MA 1324
  • Sewers and Drains - Framingham MA
    Between 1933 and 1943 multiple New Deal agencies: the C.W.A., F.E.R.A., and W.P.A., funded labor for the drastic expansion of sewers and other drainage pipes in Framingham, Mass. In all 17 miles of sewers and eight miles of drains were constructed as a result of these projects along dozens of roads across the town.
  • Sewers and Drains - Maynard MA
    The Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) and Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) constructed drains in Maynard, Massachusetts in 1934. Construction occurred along Florida Rd., Waltham St., and Summer St., and a catch basin was built at Haynes St. Work continued in subsequent years under the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.).
  • Sewers and Drains - Wayland MA
    F.E.R.A. conducted a drainage project on Shawmut Ave. in 1934.
  • Sewers and Storm Drains - Haverhill MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed sewers and storm drains in Haverhill, Massachusetts. WPA Bulletin: Two hundred additional catch basins and 7000 feet of 8 inch pipe line has been connected with the present trunk storm drain throughout Haverhill by the WPA. These much needed basins and connections will remove storm waters more efficiently. Sixty-two men were employed on this project.
  • Ship Disposal - Boston MA
    "One of the largest artificial reef areas in the United States if not the world lies in an area east of Boston Massachusetts referred to as the lightship dumping grounds. During the Great Depression of the 1930’s the US government embarked on a program to help provide employment for the masses of people left unemployed after the stock market crash of October 1929... One of the projects instituted was to rid Boston harbor of all the derelict ships that had accumulated in the various backwaters of the harbor over the past 30 to 40 years. This project took place between...
  • Sidewalk Replacement - Acton MA
    Among other hurricane relief work, the federal Works Progress Administration replaced sidewalks in Acton, Mass.
  • Sidewalks - Arlington MA
    The Work Projects Administration (WPA) constructed sidewalks in Arlington, Massachusetts, including at the intersection of Renfrew St and Hillside Ave. A WPA plaque is embedded on the "left" side of the street at the corner if one is looking towards State Route 2/Belmont. Given as the plaque says "Work Projects Administration," as opposed to "Works Progress Administration," this dates the sidewalk to 1939 or later. Many of sidewalks in this neighborhood look similar and seem to be from the same time period.
  • Sidewalks - Ashland MA
    The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) constructed sidewalks in Ashland, Massachusetts's in 1935, including along West Union St. and the no-longer-extant Granite St.
  • Sidewalks - Framingham MA
    Between 1933 and 1943 multiple New Deal agencies: the C.W.A., F.E.R.A., and W.P.A., combined to construct 18 miles of 'permanent concrete sidewalks' throughout Framingham, Mass., as well as 12 miles of curbing. In addition to improvements to the existing sidewalk network and outright extensions in Framingham, the W.P.A. rebuilt 900 square yards of sidewalk during the final three months of 1938 in response to the monster hurricane that caused damage across the Northeast.
  • Sidewalks - Holyoke MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed sidewalks on Northampton St. and other streets in Holyoke, Mass.
  • Sidewalks - Lowell MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed sidewalks in Lowell, Massachusetts. WPA Bulletin, from the Lowell Telegram: "Substantially constructed granolithic sidewalks in residential districts at a minimum cost of $1 per square yard to the abutters represent an activity that has made a permanent contribution to the convenience of the public and the beautification of the districts that have availed themselves of the opportunity afforded.
  • Sidewalks - Maynard MA
    The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) constructed sidewalks along Concord St. in Maynard, Massachusetts in 1934. Work continued in subsequent years with the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.). The sidewalks, according to the town's Selectmen, "have added greatly to the appearance of the town and safety and comfort of its citizens."
  • Sidewalks - Milford MA
    WPA Bulletin, 1937: MILFORD — By the end of this summer Milford will have nearly seven miles of sidewalks built by WPA. Building of sidewalks has added enormously to the attractive appearance of the town. There are now 118 men working on sidewalk projects which, when completed, will cover a total of 35,621 lineal feet.
  • Sidewalks - New Bedford MA
    WPA Bulletin: "New Bedford — Ten miles of cement sidewalks have been built by WPA to replace old concrete and flagstone walks. Some of the replaced flagstones were as old as New Bedford."
  • Sidewalks - Newburyport MA
    The W.P.A. constructed sidewalks in Newburyport, Mass. Flickr comment re: a W.P.A. plaque: "This particular one is in a sidewalk in the Joppa Flats section of Newburyport, near where my other recent photo of the boat sticking up over the fence is. I've seen others in other sidewalks all over Newburyport. The WPA must have built many sidewalks in the city."
  • Sidewalks - Oxford MA
    Multiple New Deal agencies assisted with the construction of sidewalks in Oxford, Mass. and North Oxford, Mass. during the 1930s. One project included the construction of a sidewalk at Barber Hollow.
  • Sidewalks - Saugus MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed sidewalks in Saugus, Mass. WPA Bulletin, 1937: Residents of Saugus, which boasts of being the home of the first iron factory in the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1632), will tell you, at the slightest opportunity, of the need for new sidewalks. Frank Murphy, the WPA coordinator says the town has been petitioned by citizens for the laying of 24,400 feet which would give work to more than 50 men on the relief rolls. WPA sidewalk work has started. Selectmen Chairman William Rockhill says: "The Board of Selectmen approve this project because it believes it to be...
  • Sidewalks - Wayland MA
    Multiple New Deal agencies contributed to the construction of sidewalks in Wayland, Mass.
  • Sidewalks - Whitman MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed sidewalks in Whitman, Massachusetts. WPA Bulletin, from the Brockton Enterprise: Work will start Tuesday on the construction of a new sidewalk on the easterly side of Pleasant street from South avenue to the Reed school and the residents of East Whitman, who have watched the re-building of new sidewalk on the westerly side now nearly completed to Lazel street, express the wish that the same employees continue on their job with the same foremen in charge. It is the unanimous opinion of the residents in that part of the town that this improvement has been made...
  • Sigourney St. Water Main - Boston MA
    The following water mains were laid as part of a Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project: "Forest Hills street, Glen road, Sigourney street and Walnut avenue ..."
  • Simonds Park Development - Burlington MA
    The F.E.R.A. and W.P.A. conducted development and improvement work at Simonds Park in Burlington, Mass. Work included the construction of tennis courts, the grading of land, and work on baseball fields.
  • Simonds Park Improvements - Burlington MA
    Among other work at Simonds Park, in Burlington, Mass., the F.E.R.A contributed to the construction of tennis courts in 1934. The foundation of the tennis courts was broken stone, acquired from the "blasting and moving of a great quantity of ledge" while expanding the park's ball field. The W.P.A. continued work at the site.
  • Smith's Agricultural School (former) Improvements - Northampton MA
    Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor conducted repairs at what was then known as Smith's Agricultural School in Northampton, Mass. WPA Bulletin: The old slate roof of the main Administration Building, Smith Agricultural School, Northampton, which was badly in need of repair has been removed by WPA workmen and replaced with solid squares of new slate.
  • Somerset-Berkley Regional High School - Somerset MA
    The Somerset-Berkley Regional High School building was constructed as a New Deal project. The federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) supplied an $81,900 grant for the project, whose total cost was $190,088. Construction occurred between Mar. 1936 and Feb. 1937. The facility was added to further, and the New Deal structure was demolished in 2014. PWA Docket No. MA 1168.
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