• East Quadrangle (University of Michigan) - Ann Arbor MI
    The University of Michigan's East Quadrangle was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. "Professor Lewis M. Gram, Director of Physical Plant Extension, submitted a communication to the Regents on August 22, 1938, proposing the construction of the Health Service, a women's dormitory (Stockwell Hall), and an addition of two floors to the University Hospital. The Regents acted favorably on this proposal and added a fourth project for a men's dormitory to accommodate 410 men and to make an addition to the University Power Plant. Application to Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works...
  • Farmers Market Sheds - Ann Arbor MI
    "The Ann Arbor Farmers Market began in 1919 in front of the old courthouse and moved to its current site (formerly a lumber yard) in 1931. Permanent sheds were designed and built by the WPA between 1938 and 1940. Today the market has nearly 100 permanent spaces under the original sheds and adjacent areas."
  • Kellogg Institute (University of Michigan) - Ann Arbor MI
    The University of Michigan's Kellogg Institute was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. "The Kellogg Foundation, in co-operation with the School of Dentistry, formulated a plan to erect a building specially designed for that purpose. In August, 1938, President Ruthven presented to the Board of Regents a proposal of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation offering to give 55 per cent of the cost of an addition to the School of Dentistry, on condition that the Public Works Administration provide 45 per cent of a total cost of $400,000. Ultimately, the W. K. Kellogg...
  • Stockwell Hall (University of Michigan) - Ann Arbor MI
    The University of Michigan's Stockwell Hall was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. "The building expansion plans of the University gained impetus in September 1938, when announcement was made of a grant by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (PWA), making possible a new $1,000,000 dormitory for women. The offer "in the amount of 45 per cent of the cost of the project upon completion …, but not to exceed in any event, the sum of $450,000," was formally accepted by the Regents on October 18, 1938 (R.P., 1936-39, p. 714). The...
  • University Health Service Building (University of Michigan) - Ann Arbor MI
    The University Health Service Building on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. "The University Health Service Building, completed in 1940, is on Fletcher (formerly Twelfth) Street adjacent to the W. K. Kellogg Institute and across the street from the Michigan League. The building was erected as the result of action by the Regents in August, 1938, applying to the government for PWA funds to aid in financing its construction (R. P., 1936-39, pp. 638-40). President Ruthven announced in November of the same...
  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI
    The University of Michigan, like numerous public universities around the country, received substantial financial assistance from federal Public Works Administration (PWA) during the Great Depression. Several buildings were constructed on the university's campus as a result of federal grants, including the Victor Vaughan Dormitory; East and West Quadrangles; Stockwell Hall; Kellogg Institute; and the University Health Service Building. Each of these structures is still in use today.  
  • Victor Vaughan Dormitory (University of Michigan) - Ann Arbor MI
    Victor Vaughan Dormitory on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. (PWA Docket No. NY 1559)
  • West Park Band Shell - Ann Arbor MI
    The W.P.A. was responsible for construction of the band shell at West Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • West Quadrangle (University of Michigan) - Ann Arbor MI
    The University of Michigan's West Quadrangle was constructed during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. " proposal including a grant from the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works of the federal government was acted on by the Regents by mail vote in July, 1938. The proposal contemplated the completion of the residence hall development of which Allen-Rumsey House was the first unit and the construction of another residence hall to accommodate medical students. This expansion was made possible by an outright grant of 45 per cent of the project cost by the federal government....