Municipal reports from 1933-1942 detail PWA and WPA work on several local cemeteries. In 1933, the PWA spent nearly $5,000 on the following: Fencing Blossom Hill Cemetery. Crematory Blossom Hill Cemetery. Drainage Blossom Hill Cemetery. Grading Blossom Hill Cemetery, Maple… read more
“The year 1938 is most remembered for the devastating hurricane and subsequent floods, but this was also the year steps were taken that resulted in a new library building being built. Although an urgent need for expanded library facilities had… read more
Following the flood of 1936 in the Merrimack Valley, action was taken by local and national leaders. In 1936, the city reported the following resolution: “Whereas, the recent flood in the Merrimack Valley caused serious damages to our industrial plants,… read more
In 1934, town officials resolved to use $2,500 of CWA money for constructing bleachers at Memorial Athletic Field. In 1940, more bleachers from nearby were moved and set up at Memorial Field.
Town reports for Concord document a number of miscellaneous improvements to parks around the city. A 1933 report of that year stated: “With funds obtained from the CWA considerable work has been done and all the parks received attention.” In… read more
A 1935 municipal report described extensive PWA support for a town pumping station and pipes to provide better fire protection: “The plan as adopted provided for the erection of a 250,000 gallon stand-pipe on the height of land on the… read more
Municipal reports for the city of Concord report extensive New Deal road work throughout the 1930s. In 1933, the PWA contributed almost $5,000 to improvements on South Main St., South State St., Pleasant St., Warren St. and School St. The… read more
In 1940, the WPA helped construct a new wading pool at Rolfe Park. A municipal report from that year reported that: “This pool, which has a depth ranging from three and one-half to four feet, meets a long felt need… read more
Municipal reports for the town of Concord document New Deal improvements to the park throughout the late 1930s and early 1940s. In 1935, the CWA funded a stone wall along Broadway, enlarged the park’s wading pool and removed dead trees… read more
Annual reports for the city of Concord from 1933-1942 show extensive New Deal work on the municipal sewer system during the Depression. In 1933-1934, the reports discuss PWA work on storm sewers and “combined systems” on Prospect Street, Walker Street,… read more
Municipal reports for the town of Concord document extensive New Deal improvements in White Park. In 1935, the entrance to White Park at the corner of Center and High streets was remodeled. In 1936, the PWA completed a cement bathing… read more
Check out our latest map and guide to the work of the New Deal in Washington, D.C. It includes 500 New Deal sites in the District alone, highlighting 34 notable sites, and includes an inset map of the area around the National Mall which can be used for self-guided walking tours.
Take a look at our previous guides, equally comprehensive, covering key New Deal sites in San Francisco and New York City.
