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Bergen County Court House Murals – Hackensack NJ

“In the 1930’s as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), murals were painted in courtrooms 253 and 352. In the early 1940’s an additional mural was added in courtroom 357. All three murals were designed by Teaneck resident William… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Carver Park Pool (former) – Hackensack NJ

The WPA and NYA worked to construct a large wading pool in what is now known as Carver Park, in 1936. The pool is no longer extant. Paterson, New Jersey’s Evening News wrote on May 8, 1936: Thirty Negro workers… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Swimming Pools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

City Garage (former) Addition – Hackensack NJ

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed an addition to Hackensack, New Jersey’s old River St. City Garage in 1936. The addition was used as a truck storage shed. As part of the project a brick wall was constructed between… read more

Project type: Auxiliary Civic Facilities, Civic Facilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Fairmount Storm Sewers – Hackensack NJ

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed storm sewers in the Fairmount section of Hackensack in 1936. They worked to construct and improve sewers along Lincoln St. and Summit Ave.

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Sanitation and Water Disposal
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Hamilton Place Improvements – Hackensack NJ

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) repaved Hamilton Place with a concrete base and macasphalt top in Hackensack, New Jersey in 1936. Curbs and gutters were also reconstructed. The WPA also relaid tracks along the road for the municipal Public… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Sidewalks and Stairs
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Municipal Bus Terminal (former) – Hackensack NJ

This former WPA bus terminal is no longer extant, however it was a landmark of the community for a long time. A 1939 WPA Federal Writers’ Project described the then new terminal as follows: “The Municipal Bus Terminal, River St…. read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Infrastructure and Utilities, Mass Transportation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Prospect Avenue Improvements – Hackensack NJ

The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed curbs and gutters along Prospect Avenue in Hackensack, New Jersey in 1936. Notably, WPA workers laid 616 feet of curb during one day one day in late August. The agency also paved the… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Sidewalks and Stairs
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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