Mitchell Street Bridge – San Antonio TX
The Works Progress Administration built the Mitchell Street Bridge over the San Antonio River between 1935 and 1937. The steel stringer style two-lane bridge is still in use for vehicular traffic.
Montana Avenue Development – El Paso TX
Among the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects identified as completed in an El Paso Times article from June 7, 1936 was “Montana Street widening and storm ditch improvement, $5376.”
Montgomery County Courthouse Wall – Conroe TX
The Works Progress Administration built theMontgomery County Courthouse Wall in Conroe TX. Waxahachie Daily Light excerpt: “Construct stone wall around courthouse yard, landscape grounds; Federal Funds $2,410; sponsor’s funds $1,122; workers 36.”
Montopolis Bridge – Austin TX
The Montopolis Bridge is a historic Parker through truss bridge across the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. On June 15, 1935, the City of Austin suffered a devastating flood along the Colorado River. The original Montopolis bridge, built by Travis… read more
Mooreville School – Mooreville TX
The Works Progress Administration built the Moorevile School in Mooreville, Falls County. The project was funded by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. The federal government allotted $5000 and the city matched the school district with $7000 in bonds…. read more
Morgan Mill Elementary School – Morgan Mill TX
The Works Progress Administration built a seven-room school and gymnasium with field stone masonry walls on a concrete foundation in Morgan Mill, Texas in 1940. The official project number was 65-1-66-218. The building is still in use as an elementary… read more
Morningside Elementary School – Fort Worth TX
Morningside Elementary School was constructed during Fort Worth’s $4.5 million school building program that was supported with PWA funds. The school was constructed in 1935-36 and has received later additions. It was designed by Earl T. Glasgow and constructed by… read more
Morris Sheppard Dam – Graford TX
“[Possum Kingdom Lake] was originally created from the Morris Sheppard Dam, a project of the Brazos River Authority and the Works Progress Administration. Construction was begun in 1938 and completed in 1941. The dam is 2,700 feet long and 190… read more
Moss Creek Lake Dam – Big Spring TX
Water Supply for Big Spring TX built by the Works Progress Administration.
Mother Neff State Park – Moody TX
Mother Neff State Park is located on the Leon River west of Moody, Texas in Coryell County and is administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park consists of 259 acres of donated land. The park was constructed… read more
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge – Muleshoe TX
President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Muleshoe Migratory Waterfowl Refuge by executive order on October 24, 1935. In 1940 the name was changed to the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The original tract purchased for the refuge was 738 acres. The… read more
Munday School Lunchroom – Munday TX
With WPA support, a school lunchroom was added to the Munday school for African Americans. Two women were certified to prepare and serve 40 meals a day, at a cost of five cents each. The school’s PTA raised the money… read more
Municipal Auditorium – Harlingen TX
Harlingen, Texas’s historic Municipal Auditorium was constructed as a federal Public Works Administration (PWA) project during the Great Depression. The building, which has been extensively modified on multiple occasions, is still in use today. The PWA supplied a $60,000 loan… read more
Municipal Auditorium: De Young and Neumann Murals – San Antonio TX
Two Civil Works Administration murals were installed at the Municipal Auditorium Murals in San Antonio TX. Titled, “Texas Basket Maker Indians at their Daily Tasks,” the murals were painted by Harry Anthony De Young and Gilbert F. Neumann. The murals for… read more
Municipal Building – Greenville TX
In 1939, civic leaders in Greenville successfully submitted an application to the federal government to obtain funding through the Public Works Administration for a new municipal building. The white brick facade of the building, designed by local architect William R…. read more
Municipal Building – Seguin TX
Two-story stone Art Moderne governmental building; symmetrical facades with recessed quadripartite windows; central entrance bay behind stepped recess with decorative metalwork around entrance and above central second-story window; central stepped parapet. A WPA project designed by architect Louis Wirtz, the… read more
Municipal Building – Wellington TX
City Hall and auditorium erected 1940-1942. Rock building with clock tower.
Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse – El Paso TX
Among the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects identified as completed in an El Paso Times article from June 7, 1936 was a “Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse, $14,945.72.” The golf course in question and the status of the facility are presently… read more
Municipal Gymnasium (former) – Goodlett TX
“The Gym is one of only two remaining WPA Project Gymnasium in Texas and has been fully restored to its original appeal. The Gym offers 7200 sq. ft. of space for reunions, business meetings, trade shows and family activities. Included… read more
Municipal Improvements – Laneville TX
“In 1935, the WPA came to Laneville, a crossroads community in southern Rusk County, and began building rock fences, bridges and other needed projects.”
Municipal Pool – San Angelo TX
“In September 1936 a devastating flood swept down the South Concho River, inundating much of the city of San Angelo. Among the many properties lost or severely damaged were the city’s parks and its public swimming pool. Plans were made… read more
Municipal School Improvements – Albany TX
Sweetwater Reporter reported in Sept. 1938 that Albany, TX received $9,945 in PWA grants toward the improvement of the community’s schools.
Municipal Stadium – Waco TX
Waco, Texas’s Municipal Stadium was constructed in 1936 as a federal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. The stadium is located at the northwest corner of S. 15th St. and Dutton Ave. The PWA provided a $39,000 loan and $16,000 grant;… read more
Municipal Street Improvements – Abilene TX
The Abilene Reporter-News discusses a WPA project undertaken in 1936, one which helped to unify downtown Abilene: “One of the most practical projects, still affecting thousands of Abilenians each day, was the raising of the railroad tracks in downtown Abilene… read more
Municipal Street Improvements – Ballinger TX
Sweetwater Reporter reported in Sept. 1938 that Ballinger, TX received $92,395 in PWA funds for street improvements. “The project is to provide new paving for principal business and residential streets in Ballinger and resurfacing and extension of other paved streets.”
Municipal Streets – Clifton TX
The Meridian Tribune reported in Februady 1935 that the PWA was in the final stages of approving a street paving project in Clifton that was expected to begin “not later than March 1.”
Municipal Swimming Pool and Bathhouse – Navasota TX
The Works Progress Administration built the municipal swimming pool in Navasota, Texas between 1935 and 1936. The complex includes the main swimming pool, a wading pool and a bath house. The bath house was originally built as a single story… read more
Municipal Water and Sewer System – Fairfield TX
The Mexia Weekly Herald reported on March 29, 1935 that work on two PWA projects in the town of Fairfield, Texas had begun, including “the water and sewer system for the newly incorporated town.”
Municipal Water System – Claude TX
The city of Claude, TX received funding from the PWA for its sewage and water systems — including a new sewage disposal unit, new pipes and wells.
Municipal Water Works Improvements – Crosbyton TX
According to The Crosbyton Review, PWA assistance to the tune of $6,654.61 helped the town of Crosbyton develop its waterworks.
Municipal Waterworks – Aspermont TX
The Sweetwater Reporter noted that the PWA provided a grant (matched by a locally approved bond issue) to the town of Aspermont, TX “in the construction of a municipal waterworks system.”
Municipal Waterworks Improvements – Lefors TX
The Borger Daily Herald reported that in June 1938 the PWA gave a $35,363 grant with $42,000 in loans to Lefors, Texas for construction/improvement of the town’s waterworks.
Murphy Park Lake Dam – Taylor TX
The WPA constructed this “arch hollow type dam” in what is now Murphy Park in Taylor, TX, during the mid-1930s.
Murphy School – Murphy TX
“There is a Work Projects Administration plaque, dated 1938-1940, on the front of the building, and the school’s cornerstone references the WPA and the dates 1939-1940. A Texas Historical Marker at the rear entrance (which is the main entrance today)… read more
Murray Common School (Former) – Murray TX
The Murray Common School was built in 1935 at a cost of $5,000, and was constructed in two months. The school building was still in use as a community center in 1972, however, the rock structure was demolished at some… read more
Museum of Nature and Science – Dallas TX
"At the time of the Texas Centennial Exposition at Dallas in 1936 certain of the buildings constructed were made permanent, and one of these was the Museum of Natural History. The structure is two stories in height and 71 by… read more
Museum of the Big Bend – Alpine TX
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed what is now the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine, Texas in 1937. sulross.edu: “Originally constructed in the late 1930s, the Big Bend Memorial Museum served first to house and museum and later… read more
Music Hall (TWU) – Denton TX
Originally known as the Music and Speech Building, TWU’s Music Hall was constructed with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. “[Also formerly] called the Household Arts Building and the second major instructional facility on campus … it… read more
Mustang Bowl – Sweetwater TX
In March, 1939 the federal government approved $65,000 for a new football stadium in Sweetwater, Texas. Texas Senator Tom Connally and U.S. Representative from Texas Clyde L. Garrett received credit for getting the project signed off. The Works Project Administration… read more
Navasota High School Stadium – Navasota TX
An amphitheater type football stadium was constructed in 1934 using WPA funds. The stadium was designed by City Manager, R.J. Brule and the field was named in his honor. Mr. Brule is remembered today as being a resourceful manager who… read more