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Brenton Point Sea Wall – Newport RI

“At the southern-most tip of Aquidneck Island lies a WPA sea wall that helps protect the historic seaside city of Newport, Rhode Island. Just feet inland from the 10-foot-high concrete sea wall that runs over a mile sit some of… read more

Project type: Flood and Erosion control, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Cardines Field – Newport RI

“Cardines Field, “a small urban gem of a ballpark” is a baseball stadium located at 20 America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. Wikipedia: “Stone and concrete bleachers were built along the third-base line by the Works Progress Administration (WPA)… read more

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

Carey School Renovations – Newport RI

In early 1935, PWA crews conducted renovations and improvements to the Henry R. A. Carey School, which dated to 1896. The school closed in 2010, and in 2014 was renovated again as luxury condominiums and renamed the Carey School Residences.

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Cliff Walk Sidewalk – Newport RI

The W.P.A. constructed sidewalks in Newport, Rhode Island, including at what one photographer calls “Cliff Walk Beach.”

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

Cranston Calvert Elementary School Addition – Newport RI

New Deal-funded crews built an addition to the Calvert School, now Cranston Calvert Elementary. The school closed in 2013, though the building remains standing as of May 2015. The Newport Mercury, linked below, suggests that funding was through the PWA:… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Freebody Park Improvements – Newport RI

In Newport, Rhode Island “the WPA built sidewalks and most of the stone walls, grandstands, concession buildings and other facilities in Newport’s public parks. Vernon Park, Freebody Park and Cardines Field are the most visible examples.” At Freebody Park, the… read more

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

Mumford School Addition – Newport RI

The PWA funded an addition to the Mumford School circa 1935. After the school closed in the late 2000s, the building was renovated and converted into affordable housing. It is now known as Mumford Manor.

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Potter School Addition – Newport RI

The PWA funded this addition to the Potter School, which dates to 1881. Like the Carey School, it has been converted into luxury condominiums.

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Sheffield School Addition – Newport RI

The PWA funded renovations and an addition at the Sheffield School circa 1934. The school closed in 2007, and the city has explored turning the building into a high-tech innovation center called InnovateNewport with a $1.7 million federal grant, but… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Vernon Park Improvements and Slide – Newport RI

In Newport, Rhode Island “the WPA built sidewalks and most of the stone walls, grandstands, concession buildings and other facilities in Newport’s public parks. Vernon Park, Freebody Park and Cardines Field are the most visible examples.” At Vernon Park the… read more

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

Waterworks Improvements – Newport RI

A large-scale waterworks improvement construction project was undertaken in Newport, Rhode Island with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $133,947 grant for the project, whose total cost was $224,049. Construction occurred between December… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Water supply
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

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