• Connelly Boulevard Improvements - Sharon PA
    The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) worked to develop what is now known as Connelly Blvd. in Sharon, Pennsylvania in 1934. Then known as Pine Hollow Blvd., work involved "cutting, draining, filling and paving of the boulevard route, from South Dock street to Smith avenue." The project was described at the time of its proposal. Validation is preferred to confirm that project was undertaken, and possibly continued under FERA.
  • Oakland Avenue Viaduct (demolished) - Sharon PA
    The second Oakland Avenue Viaduct in Sharon, Pennsylvania opened on Christmas Day 1936 and was demolished June 23, 2001. The structure was built as a New Deal project sponsored by the Public Works Administration . The PWA provided a $72,396 grant toward this $158,074 project. The bridge bore an aluminum Public Works Administration plaque featuring the names of the Mercer County commissioners, engineer, solicitor, and contractor. (For some reason date "1938" was placed on the plaque.) PWA Docket No. 1168R
  • Sewers - Sharon PA
    The WPA furnished labor for the construction of sewers and gutters in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Greenville's Record-Argus reported that some such work occurred during 1940.
  • Street Paving and Sidewalks - Sharon PA
    The WPA furnished labor for the paving of streets and construction of sidewalks in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Greenville's Record-Argus reported that some such work occurred during 1940.