Airport – Tucumcari NM
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) aided in the development of what is now Tucumcari Municipal Airport. Official Project Number: 165‐1‐85‐164
Arch Hurley Conservancy District Building – Tucumcari NM
The Work Projects Administration (W.P.A.) constructed the Arch Hurley Conservancy District building in Tucumcari, New Mexico in 1940. “Construction of the High Street office building took place in the summer and fall of 1940. A photograph at the ACHD office, dated… read more
Center Street Sidewalk – Tucumcari NM
The W.P.A. constructed sidewalks in Tucumcari, including on East Center Street in front of the municipally owned owned housing the the city hall and municipal court buildings. There are two imprint stamps, coordinates: 35.178135, -103.724251 35.178137, -103.723836
Center Street Wall – Tucumcari NM
The W.P.A. constructed a wall at the front of the then-new City Hall building (and the adjacent site of what became the present city hall) in Tucumcari, on East Center Street.
City Hall (former) – Tucumcari NM
The W.P.A. constructed the former City Hall building, located at the northwest corner of East Center St. and South Adams St., in Tucumcari. The former city hall is adjacent to the current city hall, which located just to the west. The W.P.A. building… read more
Memorial Park Wall – Tucumcari NM
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a stone wall around this cemetery in 1939. The wall demonstrates a style typical for WPA work in this region.
Metropolitan Park – Tucumcari NM
The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) developed Tucumcari Metropolitan Park, a.k.a. Five Mile Park, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. “At one time Tucumcari Metropolitan Park had the largest outdoor pool in the entire state of New Mexico, a playground with lots of equipment,… read more
Metropolitan Park Bathhouse and Pool (former) – Tucumcari NM
The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) developed the remarkable (former) bathhouse and pool facility at Tucumcari Metropolitan Park, a.k.a. Five Mile Park, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The pool was advertised as the largest in the Southwest. NRHP nomination form: The bathhouse is… read more
National Guard Armory and Garage – Tucumcari NM
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed an armory and equipment garage and for the New Mexico National Guard in Tucumcari. The location and status of the structure is unknown to Living New Deal. Official Project Number: 165‐1‐85‐163 Project cost: $111,456.00 Project sponsor:… read more
Quay County Courthouse – Tucumcari NM
The historic Quay County Courthouse in Tucumcari, New Mexico was constructed as a federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project. The P.W.A. provided a grant of $98,180 for the project, whose total cost was $218,118. Construction occurred between 1938 and 1939. Two… read more
Quay County Courthouse Mural – Tucumcari NM
The historic Quay County Courthouse in Tucumcari, New Mexico houses an example of New Deal artwork: “I, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, Have Passed This Way and Left my Mark,” a 9′ x 15′ mural created by Ben Carlton Mead. The work was… read more
Waterworks Improvements – Tucumcari NM
A waterworks improvement project was undertaken in Tucumcari with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $54,818 grant for the project, whose total cost was $123,814. Work occurred in 1938-9.