The WPA allocated $14,707 toward a project begun in May 1938 to construct sidewalks and conduct a handful of other improvements along certain roads in East Patchogue, N.Y. The project was said to provide labor for 50 men. According to… read more
In 1939 Suffolk County News reported multiple WPA sidewalk projects that were approved ‘by a vote of members of the Brookhaven Town Board.’ The projects were estimated to cost a total of $33,441, “of which the town’s share would be… read more
In 1939 Sayville’s Suffolk County News reported multiple WPA sidewalk projects that were approved ‘by a vote of members of the Brookhaven Town Board.’ The projects were estimated to cost a total of $33,441, “of which the town’s share would… read more
The WPA allotted $8,483 in Oct. 1935 for the construction of sidewalks in Kings Park, NY.
The WPA constructed sidewalks along the west side of Candee Avenue in Sayville, N.Y., in 1940. Neighboring Greene Avenue was improved by a WPA “gutter project.” The town’s Suffolk County News reported: “Other projects [in the town] include a walk… read more
The WPA allotted $13,724 in Oct. 1935 for the construction of sidewalks in Smithtown, NY.
During 1935 WPA labor was responsible for the laying of sidewalks “on the west side of Cherry avenue from [Brook**] street, to the end of the present walks, north of Union street,” in in West Sayville, N.Y. In 1936 the… read more
Referencing the WPA, an article in the Dec. 25, 1936 issue of Sayville’s Suffolk County News stated: “Various projects have been completed … and other projects, such as the storm sewer job on Greene avenue and Main street, Sayville, are… read more
“In September 1937, the modern one-story, red-brick $120,000 Wyandanch Elementary School opened for classes on Straight Path on 7 and 1/3 acres across the street from the Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Roman Catholic Church and alongside the Town of… read more
“Zimmerman Playground, a block east of Bronx Park on the south side of Britton Street between Barker and Olinville Avenues. One of nine War Memorial Playgrounds opened by Mayor LaGuardia on July 15, 1934. The Parks Department press release credits… read more