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  • Sanitary Sewer - Sudan TX
    A sanitary sewer construction project in Sudan, Texas was undertaken in 1937-8 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $10,763 grant for the project, whose total cost was $24,222. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1466
  • Sanitary Sewers - Monahans TX
    A sanitary sewer construction project in Monahans, Texas was undertaken in 1935 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $20,120 loan and $5,982 grant for the project, whose total cost was $26,383. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2016
  • Sanitary Sewers - Muleshoe TX
    A sanitary sewer construction project in Muleshoe, Texas was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $17,600 loan and $14,334 grant for the project, whose total cost was $31,960. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1080
  • Sanitary Sewers - Wink TX
    A sanitary sewer construction project in Wink, Texas was undertaken in 1938 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $28,000 loan and $22,581 grant for the project, whose total cost was $50,180. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1135 A project in which the PWA allocated $31,000 in loans and $25,363 in grant money toward the construction of "a waterworks system adequate for the growing needs of this growing oil city was never ultimately undertaken.
  • Santa Rita Courts - Austin TX
    On September 1, 1937, President Roosevelt signed the United States Housing Act of 1937. This created the United States Housing Authority (USHA) and provided $500 million for subsidies to be paid from the U.S. government to local public housing agencies (LHAs) to improve living conditions for low-income families. The Austin City Council established the Austin Housing Authority on December 27, 1937. The housing authority made an application to the USHA for $500,000 to build 186 units of public housing at three sites. Austin’s housing agency became the first in the country to receive funding and to start construction on its USHA...
  • School - Benjamin TX
    The WPA provided labor for the construction of the Knox County Courthouse and the school in Benjamin, Texas. The source below says the school was built in 1942, but the WPA plaque on the building says 1935-1937.
  • School - Earth TX
    A school construction project in Earth, Texas was undertaken in 1939 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $25,775 grant for the project, whose total cost was $56,539. The exact location and status of the facility is presently unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2416
  • School - Farwell TX
    A school construction project in Farwell, Texas was undertaken in 1938 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $7,140 grant for the project, whose total cost was $15,876. The exact location and status of the facility is presently unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1918
  • School - Fort Hancock TX
    An school construction project in Fort Hancock, Texas was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1427
  • School - Harper TX
    A plaque on the school indicates that the Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the original limestone school building in Harper, Texas between 1938 and 1940. The state historical marker says the WPA also added on to the school with work continuing to 1942. The building is still in use as a school.
  • School - Morton TX
    A school construction project in Morton, Texas was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $15,545 grant for the project, whose total cost was $37,733. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1718
  • School - Nazareth TX
    Nazareth School in Nazareth, Texas was constructed in 1939 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $16,380 grant for the project, whose total cost was $36,604. The facility, which was designed by Emmett F. Rittenberry and James F. Rittenberry, has since been expanded. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2202
  • School - Olton TX
    A school construction project in Olton, Texas was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $53,995 grant for the project, whose total cost was $120,000. Living New Deal believes this to be the facility located at the southwest corner of Avenue G and 7th Street. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1082
  • School - Sanderson TX
    A school construction project in Sanderson, Texas was undertaken in 1939 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $20,475 grant for the project, whose total cost was $45,328. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2640
  • School - Seagraves TX
    A school building construction project in Seagraves, Texas was undertaken in 1938-9 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $27,000 grant for the project, whose total cost was $58,085. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2268
  • School - Seminole TX
    A school construction project in Seminole, Texas was undertaken in 1938-9 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $37,800 grant for the project, whose total cost was $86,553. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2133
  • School - Thalia TX
    Public Works Administration projects W1138 and W1222 were approved for a school and school addition in Thalia. A grant of $12,272 was approved toward the estimated $27,272 cost on 9/25/1935. Construction began 3/18/1936 and was completed 11/3/1936. Bids were advertised in November for the construction of auditorium, gymnasium, home economics and manual training building. A bond issue was passed 63-20 by the Thalia voters in August. The proposed building was to be built of brick and tile. The contract for construction was awarded to Naylor and Reid of Wichita Falls. O. R. Walker of Lubbock was the architect. The initial...
  • School - Whiteface TX
    A school construction project in Whiteface, Texas was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $21,544 grant for the project, whose total cost was $46,771. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1121
  • School (demolished) - Barnhart TX
    A school construction project in Barnhart, Texas was undertaken with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $20,665 grant toward the $45,928 eventual total cost of the project. Construction occurred between Feb. and Aug. 1936. There is no longer any school active in Barnhart, and Living New Deal believes the PWA school to be demolished. PWA Docket No. TX 1202
  • School (former) - Barstow TX
    At least one school construction project in Barstow, Texas was undertaken in 1938-9 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $47,029 grant for the project, whose total cost was $104,610. Barstow no longer operates any schools, but a school constructed as a result of this project still stands. It is located on the north side of Rio Grande St. just west of Fay Ave. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2280
  • School (former) - Bunger TX
    Bunger school was PWA project W1255. Construction was started February 17, 1936 and completed June 3, 1936 for a total cost of $11,853. Bid was awarded to Mont Groves of Olney. The former school is rock veneer. Voelcker & Dixon were architects. The building is currently undergoing renovation, apparently for use as a residence.
  • School (former) - Moss Hill TX
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed or improved a school building in Moss Hill, Texas, in 1935/6. The location or status of the building is unknown to Living New Deal.
  • School (former) - Wayside TX
    A school construction project in Wayside, Texas, likely construction of the school on Farm to Market Road 285 just west of town, was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $5,076 grant for the project, whose total cost was $11,515. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1321
  • School Addition - Fairfield TX
    The Mexia Weekly Herald reported on March 29, 1935 that work on two PWA projects in the town of Fairfield, Texas has begun, including "a new wing for the public school, for which a loan and grant were obtained."   Exact location and current status of the school unknown to the Living New Deal.
  • School Addition - Follett TX
    A school addition in Follett, Texas was constructed in 1938-9 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $22,230 grant for the project, whose total cost was $49,627. The location and status of the facility is presently unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2167
  • School Addition - Hereford TX
    A school addition project in Hereford, Texas was undertaken in 1936 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $27,000 loan and $22,500 grant for the project, whose total cost was $50,903. The exact location and status of the facility is presently unknown to Living New Deal. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1066
  • School and Field House (demolished) - Kermit TX
    A field house construction project in Kermit, Texas was undertaken in 1938-9 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $57,043 grant for the project, whose total cost was $127,845. According to 1946 maps of the community the school was located on the west side of S. Oak St. between W. Campbell St. and W. Bryan St. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2171
  • School and Gymnasium - Woodson TX
    The Works Progress Administration built a school and gymnasium in Woodson TX in 1935. Two story center building appears to be the gymnasium. Wings on either side would be the classrooms and offices. Excerpt from newspaper clipping of Austin American-Statesman 9/30/1935: "Throckmorton county: Woodson - Construct gymnasium and school building. Federal Funds, $11,087; sponsor's contribution $1,961."
  • School Auditorium and Gymnasium - Bonham TX
    This striking structure was built by the PWA for what was then the local high school. The building's historic landmark plaque: "Using funds from the Federal Public Works Administration and local tax dollars, this structure was built to provide space for school and community assemblies, performances and athletic events. Architects Voelcker and Dixon of Wichita Falls designed the auditorium with Romanesque influences in its arched window and entrance openings and its brick detailing. The 1937 Junior-Senior prom was the first official school function held here, followed later that school year by commencement exercises in the auditorium. It remains in use for...
  • School Building - East Bernard TX
    School building erected in 1939 in East Bernard, Texas. The structure is still used today. It includes beautiful wood floors and doors. A gym which includes fixed wood bleechers, wood floor, & a stage on one end. Band concerts and plays were held on the stage. Plays are still performed there.
  • School Building - Gorman TX
    Rock building behind the current Gorman High School. Has large window openings covered with wood panels. Not sure what this building was used for. It has a chimney at each end of the building. The entrance on the North side has a WPA plaque - 1938-1940
  • School Building - Karnes City TX
    The Works Progress Administration built the Karnes City School Building in 1938-1940. On the SE corner of E Mayfield St & N Browne St is a beige brick, one-story building. It is surrounded by new buildings and it is part of Roger E. Sides Elementary School. It is unclear if the building is still used for instruction. It has a metal plaque to the right of the front door that reads "Work Projects Administration 1938-1940".
  • School Building (former) - Galloway TX
    This school was rebuilt 1938-1940, and closed after World War II when it merged with the Carthage school. As of 2010, the building was still standing and retained its WPA plaque. Google Earth images from 2012 suggest that the school may since have been demolished.
  • School Development - Silverton TX
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) undertook a "school addition and improvements" project in Silverton, Texas, that was completed in December 1935. The location of the schools is unknown to Living New Deal.
  • School Gymnasium - Moran TX
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a school gymnasium in Moran TX in 1939. Rubble rock construction was ongoing in 1939. Proj. No. 665-66-2-63. Excerpt from article published in the Abilene Reporter-News, 9/20/1938: "Moran Votes Today on School Bonds. Qualified tax-paying voters of the Moran Independent School District will vote Tuesday on issuance of $9,000 in bonds to finance a gymnasium - home economics building for the school here. Last May 3 the district voted for issuance of bonds in the same amount, by majority of 139 to 60. A flaw in the election petition caused the attorney general's department to refuse approval of the bonds,...
  • School Gymnasium - Rocksprings TX
    A school gymnasium in Rocksprings, Texas was constructed in 1938-9 with the assistance of Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $14,265 grant for the project, whose total cost was $30,986. Construction began in Sept. 1938 and was largely completed in May 1939. The building is set back from the street (U.S. 377), located largely behind the Gilmer Memorial Library. PWA Docket No. Tex. 1495
  • School Gymnasium - Waelder TX
    In September 1935, the City of Waelder applied for Works Progress Administration funds to build a Gymnasium. The Living New Deal could not confirm if the building located on this site is the one built by the WPA built. There is no marker on site.
  • School Gymnasium - Wortham TX
    The Works Progress Administration built a school gymnasium in Wortham, Freestone County. The structure has a reinforced concrete foundation, rock walls, concrete beams, built-up roof, and steel trusses. The interior floor finish is wood floor on concrete sub-floor. The official project number is 665-662-619.
  • School Gymnasium (demolished) - Jourdanton TX
    In 1911, the Texas legislature approved the creation of a school district for Jourdanton after citizens appealed for assistance. A high school and football field were built after a bond election passed. In 1938, with assistance from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a gymnasium was constructed to serve the growing community. At some point, the gym was destroyed. The gym's cornerstone and WPA plaque have been preserved in a brick enclosure on the school grounds. Phelps & Dewees & Simmons designed many structures in the San Antonio area, including Alamo Stadium another New Deal project previously submitted.
  • School Gymnasium (former) - Omaha TX
    An onsite marker erected in 1998 explains the history of this WPA rock structure: "Land was first purchased for a public school in Omaha in 1892 and a large wooden building near the railroad tracks soon housed three teachers and 165 students. The community formed an independent school district in 1905 and built a new two-story brick structure the following year. It was enlarged as necessary, including the addition of a rock gymnasium erected by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) between 1938 and 1940. After a tornado damaged the property in 1950, the school merged with nearby Naples at the urging...
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