The lobby of the post office in Port Chester, New York features a stunning array of four large New Deal murals and nine smaller lunettes. Designed by Domenico Mortellito with Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP) funding and installed in 1936,… read more
A road paving project in Port Chester, New York was undertaken with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $46,500 loan and $19,421 grant toward the $92,384 total cost of the project. Work occurred… read more
The federal Work Projects Administration worked to improve Sand Street in Port Chester, New York during the 1930s. One project, which cost $5,118 (of which the WPA contributed $2,911) was described by the WPA in its project rolls: “Install drains,… read more
Port Chester, New York’s Village Hall was constructed with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds during the Great Depression. The PWA provided a $58,725 grant for the project, whose total cost was $121,763. Construction occurred between Sept…. read more