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  • Hurricane Reconstruction - Columbia NH
    According to a 1939 municipal report, the WPA contributed $1620 and 19 people to hurricane reconstruction efforts.
  • Hurricane Reconstruction - Hanover NH
    The town report for 1938 reported that Works Progress Administration funds were involved in efforts at reconstruction and cleanup after the hurricane of September 20, 1938, but no details were provided. 1940 W.P.A. Work W.P.A. funds expended 440 36 Area covered 634 acres Currant and gooseberry bushes destroyed 8,271 Fifteen local men were employed on Blister Rust Control. "National Youth Administration- One phase of the work which is being done by the central government at Washington is that carried on by the group known as the National Youth Administration. This organization provides funds for young people over 16 years of age who cannot continue their high school or...
  • Hurricane Reconstruction - Hollis NH
    The 1939 Hollis town report mentions Federal Government assistance from the Works Progress Administration after the devastating 1938 hurricane. "W. P. A. AND HURRICANE Paid: State Treasurer $305.29 J. Connor, W. P. A. Foreman 59 50 R. Nute, W. P. A. Foreman 14.00 Simoneau Coal Co., Oil 5.60 $384.39"
  • Hurricane Reconstruction - Sandwich NH
    After a hurricane in 1938, the WPA helped with repairs. A municipal report detailed the costs involved: Estimate of Hurricane Damage in survey made by State Engineers and Town Road Agents, Oct. 10, 1938— Washouts $15,815.00 Culverts-- $1,620.00 Bridges---- $9,775.00 Estimated Total Hurricane Damage $27,210.00 The share by WPA: Project #2004, W.P.A. Labor $3,913.39 Project #2004, W.P.A. trucks 667.52 Total W.P.A. $4,580.91 W.P.A. Project #1404 (Widening Roads) Total ---- $428.10
  • Hurricane Reconstruction - Walpole NH
    Extensive reconstruction was accomplished in Walpole by the W.P.A. after the hurricane of 1938. 1938 Watkins Hill Road Total, $1,000 00 2,650 ft. of road completed. 4 culverts installed. 2 miles of roadsides brushed and burned. W. P. A. labor used on this road. W.P.A. Fund Total, $499 49 This fund was used for gravelling mud-holes and clearing roadsides and to carry on W. P. A. projects. $3,500 00 Ash street: 640 ft. tile laid. 3 manholes built with old ones hooked on. Pine and Spruce streets: 751 ft. tile pipe laid. 7 man holes built with old ones hooked on. W. P. A. furnished labor used on these streets. March Hill Road Total, $1,072 85 2,800 ft. of road built. 6...
  • Infrastructure Improvements - Seabrook NH
    The New Deal provided much help in this small coastal community of 1,606 (1930 population). Between 1933 and 1939, the RFC, the WPA and the NYA undertook improvements in the town, including sewer maintenance, road work, surveying sidewalks and other improvements.
  • Laconia Municipal Airport - Gilford MA
    "In 1934, the original Laconia Airport was built in the vicinity of what is now the O’Shea Industrial park. The current airport was built in Gilford in 1941, with funding from the WPA (Works Progress Administration), the City of Laconia, and Belknap County. The City and County paid for the purchase of 439 acres of land, while the WPA paid for the construction of the airport. The airport served as an emergency landing field and military training center during WWII. Two runways were built." W.P.A. Official Project No.: 165‐1‐13‐49 Total project cost: $910,396.00 Sponsors: City of Laconia and Belknap County Commissioners
  • Ledyard Bridge (replaced) - Norwich VT to Hanover NH
    The second of the (now) three bridges to be designated Ledyard Bridge spanning the Connecticut River between Norwich, Vermont and Hanover, New Hampshire was financed in part by the federal Public Works Administration (PWA) during the Great Depression. The PWA supplied a grant of $8,697 for the project, whose total cost was $31,095 (according to a PWA document; other sources put it at $148,678; Living New Deal is unclear as to the discrepancy). Construction occurred between Oct. 1934 and Oct. 1935. The bridge was replaced in 1998. PWA Docket No. 9088-Vt.
  • Library - Chesterfield NH
    The current stone Chesterfield Library building opened in 1939. Constructed as a New Deal project, the facility was built with Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. NH 1130
  • Library Improvements - Claremont NH
    Annual municipal reports for the early 1930s show that the local library benefited from the CWA in 1933 and from the ERA in 1934. The reports also describe how the local library distributed many books during this period to CCC camps in Concord and elsewhere as well as to hospitals, clubs and schools.
  • Library Improvements - Danville NH
    From a 1938, "REPORT OF THE DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY" "During the past year there have been several changes and improvements made in the Library. The walls and ceilings have been repaired and whitened as a part of the W. P. A. project. This greatly improves the appearance of the room, and is much appreciated."
  • Manchester Airport Terminal (former) - Londonderry NH
    "In 1937, this art deco terminal was a bold architectural statement for rural New Hampshire. Built as one of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects that sprinkled New Hampshire with unique, useful structures and employed hundreds of Granite State residents, the 1937 airport terminal continued in service until the expansion of Manchester Airport in 1995 slated it for demolition... In 2004, the New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society, Manchester Airport, the City of Manchester and Town of Londonderry, came together to preserve The 1937 Terminal. These groups raised 1.1 million dollars to convert the facility into a museum and educational center and...
  • Memorial Field - Concord NH
    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.
  • Moody Park Improvements - Claremont NH
    An annual town report for 1939 describes WPA improvements to Moody Park: "The Commissioners of the Park are pleased to report that the interest in the Park is increasing each year. More and more people are finding out about it and going there to get the view, enjoy the opportunity for recreation and the facilities that the fireplaces and tables afford for picnics. The Commissioners have had the assistance of the W. P. A. in the building of the tables and fireplaces and clearing up of the woods. This work is very much appreciated and has helped to accomplish much more...
  • Moose Brook State Park - Gorham NH
    "The 87 park acres and surrounding 668 acres of state forest were purchased by the state in 1934. The swimming area, bathhouse, campground, and administration building were built at that time and the park opened to the public in 1936. The original administration building, still in use, is an excellent example of classic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) design and construction. "
  • Mount Willard - Harts Location NH
    CCC Co. 117 (S53) out of Tamworth NH was involved in road construction on Mt. Willard, Crawford Notch.
  • Municipal Improvements - Bartlett NH
    Municipal reports document numerous WPA infrastructure projects in Bartlett from 1936-39: 1936: WPA Thorn Hill & Saco River dyke jobs Dredging & breakwater work on Saco River Small part of wages were paid by W.P.A. funds $528.00 spent by WPA repairing highways due to flood damage Pine Blister Control W. P. A. funds expended $ 1,560 40 Area covered 4090 acres. Currant and gooseberry bushes destroyed 16,490 Number of men employed 8 Paid by Town $ 200 00 Paid by State 50 00 W. P. A. Project Dundee Road 11 men employed 1938: PWA work on Glen Bridge at 44.110195, -71.183698 Crawford Notch Rd Continuing Pine Blister control efforts W. P. A. funds expended $ 522.42 Area covered 641...
  • Municipal Improvements - Bedford NH
    Annual municipal reports for the fiscal year ending in 1941 detailed New Deal involvement in several local projects: "The highway department reported that W.P.A. APPROPRIATIONS equaled $682.22 and 13 men were employed." "The FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE BEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT July 1, 1939 x— June 30, 1940 reported about a WPA project employing 20 men costing $1,047.51" "WHITE PINE BLISTER RUST CONTROL FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1940 TOWN OF BEDFORD W.P.A. Funds expended $1,301.45 Area covered 4,757 acres Currant and gooseberry bushes destroyed . . . .10,551 Number of local men employed 5"
  • Municipal Improvements - Bethlehem NH
    Town leaders early on in the New Deal took advantage of Federal largesse to make improvements according to annual reports from 1934 to 1941. 1934 Amount Raised by Issue of Bonds or Notes: P. W. A. Water Bonds 37,000.00 P. W. A. Sidewalk Bonds 13,000.00 P. W. A. Sewer Bonds ^ 650.00 36. Other receipts: Treasurer of U. S. A. a|c P. W. A. Int. $885.17 Detail 39. Water Works Construction: Loan to Water Department $12,114.54 Preliminary work on P. W. A. $1,727.81 Detail 40. Sidewalk Construction: Preliminary work on P. W. A. $640.66 Detail 41 . Sewer Construction: Preliminary work on P. W. A. $283.24 1935 Other bills due Town: (c) P. W. A. Water $4,006.65 P....
  • Municipal Improvements - Boscawen NH
    SELECTMEN'S REPORT To the Citizens of Boscawen: That the people of Boscawen, may more fully comprehend the financial assistance the town has received for W. P. A. Projects and what was accomplished by obtaining such projects, we submit the following report: When allotments were available, every effort was made to get our town's share, and the town's resources, such as the gravel bank and power shovel, were carefully utilized with the money raised for W. P. A., to make the Sponsor's Contributions, necessary to obtain such allotments. The town of Boscawen received for the Projects, the sum of $23,032.18. Local private employment in...
  • Municipal Improvements - Brookline NH
    In 1938 and 1939, the Works Progress Administration contributed a number of municipal improvements to the town of Brookline, NH. Annual town reports of 1938 and 1939 note the following projects and expenses: "1938 W. P. A. Hurricane and Fire Hazard Project $182.24 Road Project 723.21 Total $905.45 The joint committee appointed at the last district meeting for the purpose of overseeing the alterations at the Primary school building report the following completed work. The appropriation of $650 for the installation of flush toilets and a water system appeared to be entirely inadequate. The school board succeeded in securing a W.P.A. project to further help...
  • Municipal Improvements - Claremont NH
    In addition to improvements water system, library and park improvements, town reports from 1933-1942 document the following New Deal support for town activities: 1933 RFC loan for the Welfare dept. $15,000 1934 The town budget notes $10,000 estimated for FERA work in 1935 1935 Blister Rust Control work: A total of 32 men were given employment for a considerable period on funds reported in the attached financial statement. 8 Claremont men were employed in the neighboring town of Plainfield. W. P. A. Federal funds expended $ 996.88 Area covered 1197 acres. Currant and gooseberry bushes destroyed 24,762. 1936 Support of Poor & W.P.A. Projects $30,000.00 WPA Payments totaled $13,284.94 to 29 companies...
  • Municipal Improvements - Conway NH
    Between 1936 and 1940 the Works Progress Administration provided funding for a ranged of municipal improvements in Conway, NH. These included funds for youth skills training, road work, the library, and the arts, "1936 Library Report April — A Craftsman's Exhibit from the two CCC groups at Camp Hemenway, in Tamworth, the Swift River Camp in Albany. November —The Federal WPA Art Project exhibited work of New Hampshire artists. This included portraits, landscapes, wood cuts and an excellent group of watercolors. 1938 Outlay for New Construction and Permanent Improvements $6,382 W.P.A. Road projects Mill Street project, Cluff Cutoff Road project, Swett Street Improvement project, Dianas Bath's Road...
  • Municipal Improvements - Danville NH
    In 1935, the CWA and WPA were involved in cemetery work in the town employing 10 people. W. P. A. Hall project $2,625.36 W. P. A. Road project $223.46 W. P. A. Old Meetinghouse project. $42.64
  • Municipal Improvements - Danville NH
    Between 1935 and 1938, the Works Progress Administration funded a number of municipal improvements in the town of Danville, including upgrades for the local library, town hall, and cemetery; work on roads and forest sites; and support for a local sewing project. "1935 E.R.A. and W.P.A. Cemetery Projects 8 employed $382.08 Sewing project (W.P.A.) $46.89 1936 OUTLAY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND PERM. IMPROVE. W.P.A. Cemetery ----- $1,334.96 W.P.A. Sewing -------- $106.62 Town of Sandown, for W. P. A., Sewing Project $10.00 1937 Town Warrant 11. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500. to purchase material for repairs on the town hall, to be used in...
  • Municipal Improvements - Deering NH
    1933 - WPA road relief construction contributes $1,954.00 to Deering. 1934 - PWA loan of $5000 for power line construction. 1935 - Emergency Relief to Unemployed gives Deering $4,401. Federal Government gives Deering 4,658 for various public works projects. 1936 - PWA gives Deering 5,240.52 for Town Hall renovation, flood control and building of town sheds. Additional WPA funds for blister rust control and road projects. 1937 - More federal funds to Deering, Electricity comes to East Deering. 1938 - Great Hurricane, Red Cross helps local farmers rebuild.
  • Municipal Improvements - Dunbarton NH
    In 1940 and 1941, the Works Progress Administration supported a variety of municipal improvements in Dunbarton NH. Annual town reports note the following projects and costs: 1940 W.P.A. sponsors' share, road project $788.60 W.P.A. sponsors' share, map project $39.65 1941 W.P.A. sponsors' share, road project $2,083.26 W.P.A. sponsors' share, map project $1,245.50
  • Municipal Improvements - Fitzwilliam NH
    Annual municipal reports show that the town of Fitzwilliam received assistance from multiple New Deal programs in the 1930s, including the RFC, the CWA (which constructed fire holes and water tanks and improved the library), and the WPA.  
  • Municipal Improvements - Franconia NH
    Various relief and infrastructure efforts were provided by the New Deal for this small New Hampshire mountain village, population 514 (1930 Census). From 1933 to 1935, the Public Works Administration conducted a survey for a proposed water project, at a total cost of $488. A federal list of PWA projects constructed mentions that the water works were built and then sold to the town, as town reports mention bond money raised to purchase it. In 1933, the school superintendent noted, "We expect sometime this year to have the use of a school nurse for a week or more, and with the assistance...
  • Municipal Improvements - Franklin NH
    The New Deal federal Public Works Program and Federal Emergency Relief administration funded a number of municipal improvements in Franklin, NH, including improvements to schools and libraries, funds for public sewing and forestry projects, and surplus commodity relief. "1933 Parker Hancock School P. W. A. Project. Docket No. 3881 Grant From U. S. Government for Parker Hancock School By cash from U. S. Government $4.421 .74 To Resources and Liabilities $4.421 . 74 U. S. Government Bonds From U. S. Government for Parker Hancock School addition $28,000 . 00 TOWN LIBRARIAN There have been unusual repairs on the building and plumbing this year, and had it not been for the FERA...
  • Municipal Improvements - Goffstown NH
    Municipal reports from the 1930s detail local WPA work in Goffstown: 1935 Outlay for New Construction and Permanent Improvements: Highways and Bridges State Aid Construction, Class V W. P. A $492.90 1936 MOTH EXTERMINATION Jean B. Moquin, gas and oil for moth crew . . , $27.97 For White Pine Blister Rust-Control Paid by State from W.P.A. Funds expended $2,154.87 Area covered 7,091 acres Currant and gooseberry bushes destroyed.... $43,671 Number of local men employed 8 CASH EXPENDED BY TOWN ON W.P.A. PROJECTS $2,645.10 Received Dec.9 From W.P.A. for repairs of damage by flood to the Goffstown reservoir $10,000.00
  • Municipal Improvements - Greenville NH
    1936 "Report of the Overseer of the Poor The relief situation in Greenville has shown a gradual improvement during the year. Due to improved business conditions, and use of available W. P. A. and other projects our local relief cases are confined to families which are unable to take part in any such projects." "The flood of last March damaged the fire water system in various places necessitating digging up, repairing and replacing pipes and valves to the extent of several hundred dollars. The Selectmen obtained an allotment of cash to be used in WPA work and assisted very materially in extending the hydrant...
  • Municipal Improvements - Hancock NH
    1936 Town Paid W.P.A. Account 13 employed $696.74 W.P.A. Paid Labor 16 employed $2,257.20 P. W. A. PROJECT NO. 1028R Pursuant to the vote taken by the town the Federal Project No. 1028R was completed. The water main extension was finished and service started in May 1936. The electric line extension to Long Pond was finished and service started July 3, 1936. The total estimated cost of project as approved by the P.W.A. Office was $6,360.00 the federal share to be 45% of the total actual cost. This project was completed at a cost of $5,139.28 in accordance with the rules and specifications of the Federal government, was audited...
  • Municipal Improvements - Harrisville NH
    According to annual town reports, the New Deal was helping Harrisville (population 512 in 1930) deal with the economic depression very early on after President Roosevelt was elected. 1933 Town Warrant #6. To see if the town will vote a sum not exceeding $500 to remodel and enlarge the town library if additional money can be secured from the C. W. A." R.F.C. loan of $336.89 for highway work. 1935 Selectmen and Treasurer Report F.E.R.A. ------ $1,000.00 Highways: 13. W. P. A. project No. 248, $584.90 (c) WPA project No. 248, MacVeagh road and Eastview road: Wilfred Record, foreman, truck drivers material, $584 90 "The highway projects have consisted of...
  • Municipal Improvements - Hooksett NH
    Much work was done throughout the period of the New Deal in Hooksett. "1934 Town maintenance and C. W. A. construction $8,875.92 C. W. A. Total $380.02 1935 Outlay for New Construction and Permanent Improvement: 40. W. P. A. project No. 217 $203.81 1936 Outlay for New Construction and Permanent Improvement: 36. Highways and bridges, W P. A. $1,390.59 W. P. A. Sewing Project, No. 159 From January 1, 1936 to January 31, 1937 24 people employed Total $418.28 W. P. A. Projects No. 217, Sand Bank : 5 employed $228.10 Grand Total of All W. P. A. Projects Project No. 217: $179.29 Removing Sand Bank on Turnpike near Bow Line $228.10 Project No. 597: Rebuilding Bridge and improving...
  • Municipal Improvements - Hudson NH
    Annual reports show that the town of Hudson was helped extensively by New Deal programs. In addition to work by the RFC and FERA (which included distributing food and medicine to school children), the CWA repaired and improved schools and libraries. From 1935 on, the WPA did extensive work on the town's infrastructure, including digging fire holes, improving town roads, and moth extermination. The WPA and PWA also improved local school grounds. The NYA also employed local school children for "various tasks around the school."
  • Municipal Improvements - Jaffrey NH
    Throughout the New Deal, various agencies contributed to the improvement of Jaffrey, a small town of 2,800 (1930 Census) according to annual town reports. 1933 "Through an arrangement with the District Nursing Association and the State Supervisor of Health, Miss Margaret Harris began work as School Nurse December 1st. All pupils have been thoroughly examined and follow-up work carried on. Miss Josephine Cassidy, a graduate of Keene Normal School, was assigned to this union as a C. W. A. worker, and assisted Miss Harris from Dec. 1st until Feb. 15th." 1934 Classes in Adult Education, carried on as a Federal Emergency Education Project, were...
  • Municipal Improvements - Peterborough NH
    The Peterborough town reports of 1937 and 1940 report WPA involvement in various projects: Water Main on Pine St. Sidewalk project #1314 24 men employed Library wall project #966 18 men employed Powers Bridge project #1194 31 men employed "In addition to Direct Relief and Old Age Assistance we have forty-two men on W. P. A. with a payroll of $2,000 a month. The total payments made by W. P. A. during the past year for the town of Peterborough were $19,122.50. This has been of great help in reducing the direct relief load. We also receive a considerable amount of food and clothing from...
  • Municipal Improvements - Portsmouth NH
    A significant amount of useful employment was provided thanks to the New Deal in this port city which dates back to the original settlements in the early 1600's and whose shipyards have played a key part in every conflict our nations history. Only 1933 to '36 and 1942 town reports were available. 1933 "The City received funds from the local Unemployment Committee, the State of N. H. Highway Department, the State of N. H. Relief Administration, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation via the State of N. H., the Civil Works Administration via the State of N. H., the Unemployment Relief Construction, and various...
  • Municipal Improvements - Somersworth NH
    The annual town reports for 1939 and 40 mention W.P.A., P.W.A., & N.Y.A. help with town work. 1938 Road Commissioner "With the assistance of W. P. A. labor and under the supervision of the Highway Department, the Main street sidewalk project has been completed and a cement walk installed on the southerly side of Central street, and an asphalt walk on Locke avenue, also the extension of our sewer system. Water, Depot and Noble streets have been completed and given two coats of Tarvia." Water Department "The contributions to Aid in Construction represent various P.W.A. grants and appropriations made by the city for the construction of the new well." ADULT EDUCATION "The Adult School under the...
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