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  • Waterworks - Manor TX
    The Public Works Administration financed Manor’s water works consisting of a well, a water tower, and several miles of mains in 1935. The water tower, although no longer used, remains a landmark in the downtown district.
  • Waterworks - Morton TX
    A paving project in Morton, Texas was undertaken in 1935 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $17,800 loan and $7,107 grant for the project, whose total cost was $24,557. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 4569
  • Waterworks - Olton TX
    A waterworks construction project in Olton, Texas was undertaken in 1934-5 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $24,500 loan and $9,129 grant for the project, whose total cost was $33,579. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2861
  • Waterworks - Roanoke TX
    In 1934, Roanoke's newly elected mayor applied to the Public Works Administration for a loan to build a new water system. The first contract with the federal government was dated September 18, 1934, Public Works Administration Docket #7351 for $21,000.53. The city requested more funds from the PWA from $21,000 to $22,000 in September 1935. The consulting engineer was F. J. Von Zuben from Fort Worth. The work was completed by Fort Worth contractors Shinslett and Friday. Text from the state historical marker reads: Built during the Great Depression, the Roanoke Water Tower was the town's primary water source. Hugh H. Jenkins,...
  • Waterworks - Seminole TX
    A waterworks construction project in Seminole, Texas was undertaken in 1938-9 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $21,000 loan and $19,530 grant for the project, whose total cost was $42,133. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 2016
  • Waterworks - Sudan TX
    A waterworks construction project in Sudan, Texas was undertaken in 1935 with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a $6,500 loan and $2,222 grant for the project, whose total cost was $8,711. P.W.A. Docket No. TX 1080
  • Waterworks and Sewerage - Glen Rose TX
    The Public Works Administration approved waterworks and sewerage construction for Glen Rose (project 1792) 12/12/1933. A loan of $46,00 and grant of $16,236 funded the construction. The project was completed April 2, 1935.
  • Waterworks Extension - Canadian TX
    The PWA provided funding for an extension of the waterworks in the town of Canadian, TX.The P.W.A. provided a $17,100 loan and $6,900 grant for the project, whose total cost was $24,160. Work was undertaken in 1934. "J. H. Gehbauer, the city's engineer for the project, said the last pipe connection was made Tuesday . The new 800-gallon-a-minute pump was expected to be tried out Wednesday. A crew of men were employed the first of this week repairing pavement on Main Street and filling in other low places in ditches around town." (The Canadian Record)
  • Waterworks Improvements - Big Spring TX
    The PWA approved a $225,000 grant enabling Big Spring, Texas to improve its public waterworks.
  • Waterworks Improvements - Caldwell TX
    The city of Caldwell, Texas received $32,000 in PWA grants and loans toward the improvement and extension of its waterworks system.
  • West 24th St. Bridge Improvements - Austin TX
    On October 27, 1938, the City of Austin accepted an aid package from the Public Works Administration for the construction of bridges and extensions of storm sewers not to exceed $132,300. One of the projects the city used the money for was to widen the bridge on West 24th Street over Shoal Creek. The original concrete bridge was built in 1928. By the mid-1930s, the narrow bridge was no longer adequate for the cars traveling between downtown and the new suburbs west of Shoal Creek. In order to widen the original bridge, the abutments and piers were extended to support new...
  • West 29th St. Bridge - Austin TX
    On October 27, 1938, the City of Austin accepted an aid package from the Public Works Administration for the construction of bridges and extensions of storm sewers not to exceed $132,300. One of the projects the city used the money for was to build a bridge on West 29th Street over Shoal Creek. On December 27, 1938, the city accepted a bid of $48,983.44 from Yarbrough Construction Company for the job. The job was accepted as completed on June 29, 1939. The city installed a brass plate on the bridge to acknowledge the contribution of the PWA, but the plaque...
  • West 34th St. Bridge - Austin TX
    On October 27, 1938, the City of Austin accepted an aid package from the Public Works Administration for the construction of bridges and extensions of storm sewers not to exceed $132,300. One of the projects the city used the money for was to build a bridge on West 34th Street over Shoal Creek. On December 22, 1938, the city accepted a bid of $19,411.63 from Rex D. Kitchens for the job. The city accepted the job as completed on April 20, 1939.
  • West Texas A&M University - Canyon TX
    Then known as West Texas State Teachers College, the campus of what is now West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) was greatly impacted by the New Deal. Notably, multiple sizable construction projects were accomplished with the aid of Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. Many students were involved with various New Deal agencies: In the 1930s, "Frustrated by the parsimony of the Texas Legislature, WTSTC leaders turned to the federal government for help. By conservative estimates, approximately 25 percent of the student body worked for such New Deal agencies as the National Youth Administration (headed in Texas by Lyndon B. Johnson), the Civil Works Administration and...
  • Westenfield Park Improvements - Austin TX
    Westenfield Corporation initially developed Westenfield Park in 1932, and the City of Austin operated the swimming pool that year. The City of Austin acquired the park in 1937. The Austin Recreation Department worked with the National Youth Administration in the same year to build the original playground and do work on the swimming pool. The swimming pool was replaced in 2013-2014 due to cracks, leaks and plumbing problems in the 80-year old pool. The playground equipment has also been updated.
  • White Rock Lake Park - Dallas TX
    Construction on White Rock Lake began in 1910 in response to a water shortage in Dallas. The City of Dallas dammed White Rock Creek in 1911 and built a water processing plant. White Rock Lake was the city’s main source of drinking water until a bigger lake was built in Lewisville, Texas in 1929. The City of Dallas transferred ownership of the land surrounding White Rock Lake to the Park and Recreation Department. The Park and Recreation Department started developing the 1,254 acre White Rock Lake Park in 1930. One of the first projects was stone picnic tables. Next to these...
  • Will Rogers Memorial Center - Fort Worth TX
    "At the time of the Centennial Exposition held in Fort Worth in 1936, the city officials determined to erect several permanent buildings that would maintain their civic usefulness after the closing of the exposition. Among the most important of these were the Coliseum and the Memorial Tower. The Coliseum provides an area 125 by 250 feet in which horse and stock shows can be held, as well as rodeos and athletic exhibitions. The building is 232 by 405 feet in over-all dimensions. The arena is surrounded by tiers of seats under which is a concourse 17 feet wide extending around the...
  • Willacy County Irrigation System - Raymondville TX
    A massive long-term project undertaken with PWA funding was the construction of a waterworks and irrigation system in Willacy County, TX. The $4,853,000 PWA allotment aided nearly 75,000 combined acres in Willacy and Hidalgo counties. The work included "a pumping plant, settling basin, canals and distributing pipe line." (The Orange Leader)
  • William Travis Education Center - Weatherford TX
    This handsome brick building was originally the William Travis Elementary School. It was constructed by the PWA in 1936. It is now the William Travis Student & Family Education Center.
  • Willis High School (Former) - Willis TX
    Art Deco one story brick building with markers to right of door. Building is now home to Cargill Educational Support Center which is the administrative offices for the WISD. Top Marker: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works / Franklin D. Roosevelt / President of the United States / Harold L. Ickes / Administrator of Public Works / Willis High School / 1939 // Bottom Marker: Willis Independent School District / Board of Trustees/ A.H. Crouch President / W.W. Thomas Vice President / Guy Stripling Secretary /Ben Cluxton / J.E. Hardy / L. Law / J.H. Williamson / D.G. Sherman, Superintendent of Schools...
  • Wilson-Ledbetter Park Improvements - Cameron TX
    Civil Works Administration funded improvement work at Wilson-Ledbetter Park in Cameron. Lizzy Batey Ledbetter deeded the twenty-five acres of land for Wilson-Ledbetter Park to the City of Cameron in 1914. An excerpt from the state historical marker at the site reads: "The Cameron Herald reported on November 16, 1933 that the Civil Works Administration (CWA), a federal new deal program, would fund improvements at the park and provide work for hundreds of unemployed men. The Herald reported on May 2, 1935 that “when the Texas centennial celebration is held in Texas in 1936, Cameron should have one of the most beautiful parks in...
  • Winnsboro School Gym - Winnsboro TX
    The rock gymnasium at the Winnsboro School was built by the WPA in 1938-1939.
  • Wisely Hall, Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches TX
    Plans for a new men's dormitory at Stephen F. Austin were approved in 1933. By the end of that year, President Dr. Alton Birdwell and Business Manager J. H. Wisely went to San Antonio to appear before the Public Works Administration (PWA) Project Committee to secure funds for the dormitory. In 1934, the Board of Regents issued bonds for $93,000.00, with the PWA lending funds using the bonds as collateral. Construction began in 1935 and the dorm was occupied in 1936. The troublesome construction of the men’s dorm nearly worked Wisely to death. Because of his work on the project and...
  • Woodhouse School (former) Improvements - Palestine TX
    In December 1937, William Phillip Bishop Woodhouse deeded a portion of his landholdings to the school district for the construction of Woodhouse School, which opened in the fall of 1938. The Work Projects Administration built additional facilities for Woodhouse School in 1941, including an agriculture building, a cafeteria and a home economics cottage. Woodhouse consolidated with the Four Pines School to create Westwood School. The class of 1960 was the last to graduate from Woodhouse, although its facilities continued in use until 1979.
  • Woodland Park Cemetery - Mineral Wells TX
    "Allocation of $22,126 for a municipal cemetery project for Mineral Wells was announced by federal PWA offices in Washington Saturday. According to local authorities, the grant is to finance purchase of suitable land for the cemetery and beautification work." (Sweetwater Reporter) The property in question is now known as the Woodland Park Cemetery, and is located along the south side of SW 25th Street in Mineral Wells between South Oak Ave. and SW 5th Ave.
  • Woodlawn Lake Park Improvements - San Antonio TX
    Woodlawn Lake Park began as a subdivision development outside of San Antonio in 1887. The developers constructed a dam across a creek on the property to create a lake which soon became a resort area. The City of San Antonio acquired the property in 1918 and a citizen's group constructed restrooms and a playground and planted trees. A bond package in 1928 allowed for the construction of a pool and community center. In 1935, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built two masonry bridges in the park. One still carries vehicular traffic into the park. The road over the second bridge was...
  • Woods Park Improvements - Newton TX
    A historical marker erected in 2008 reads: "In 1937, the Southwestern Settlement and Development Company deeded land to Newton County. This property would become known as Woods Park, named for the company's surveyor, C.A. Woods. County residents used the park for recreation and soon the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a New Deal program administered by the federal government, improved the park through a building project. Between 1939 and 1969, Newton High School used the park intermittently as an athletic field. Since 1980, the park has hosted the Newton County Fair and is now known as the Newton County Fair Grounds."
  • Woodworking Shop - Ballinger TX
    Plans for construction of a native stone workshop on the courthouse lawn in Ballinger were begun in June 1939. Rock was obtained from the city quarry. The building was planned for 40 x 60 feet with space for 15 boys to work at the same time. The project was expected to cost about $5,000 and employ 50 workers. The machinery was installed in April 1940 and the center expected to begin production that month. The project held open house April 16, 1941. The agricultural adjustment administration were relocated from the courthouse to the building following the close of the NYA...
  • WPA Outhouse - Rio Medina TX
    Behind the Rio Medina Store in Rio Medina, Texas is a wooden Works Progress Administration (WPA) outhouse. The base of the structure is marked.
  • WPA Sidewalk - Weatherford TX
    The curb and gutter in front of the PWA former William Travis Elementary School still have a WPA concrete stamp.
  • WPA Sidewalk: Former Power Plant - Weatherford TX
    A Works Progress Administration (WPA) allotment of $118,232 was approved in July 1939 for street improvements and additional sidewalks and gutter construction. A large sidewalk was constructed to access the Weatherford Municipal Power and Light plant, completed in 1940. The city had applied for PWA funding to construct the new electric plant, however, the plant was not approved due to lack of funds for a high number of projects submitted by Texas. The city constructed the new plant with revenue bond funds. The sidewalks leading to the building were stamped with Works Progress Administration. Both the sidewalks and the former...
  • WPA Sidewalks - Denton TX
    The concrete sidewalks that surround and lead up to the historic Denton County Courthouse are considered to be contributing structures in this historic district, and they were built by the Works Progress Administration between 1934 and 1935. The registration form for the Denton County Courthouse Square Historic District explains: "The source of funding is inscribed within the outer sidewalk at regular intervals. These sidewalks are a contributing structure within the district as they represent an important feature of the courthouse grounds and are representative of the type of federal projects utilized during the Depression in Denton." Some repairs have been done to...
  • Wynn Seale Junior High School - Corpus Christi TX
    To meet the needs of an expansive population on the city's south side, the Corpus Christi Independent School District approved construction of a second junior high school in 1934. Built between 1934 and 1936 with a grant from the Public Works Administration, Wynn Seale Junior High School benefited more than just the students of Corpus Christi by creating employment opportunities, boosting morale and serving as a cultural center for the entire community. The school's formal opening on 7 March 1936 attracted much attention in Corpus Christi. The school included modern amenities of the latest design, including audiovisual capacities, cafeteria, homemaking...
  • Yellow Jacket Stadium - Cleburne TX
    Text on Historical Marker at Yellow jacket Stadium: "In 1939, work began to replace Rhome Field, where Cleburne high played home football games for twenty years. The works projects administration (WPA) provided most of the funding for the new $80,000 stadium built from concrete and rough cut Somervell county limestone. It opened in fall 1941, with ivy-covered stands, pilasters, seating for 3800, ticket windows, and dressing rooms. The stadium has hosted football games, other sports, and community events."
  • Yettie Polk Park Improvements - Belton TX
    National Youth Administration (NYA) labor provided 23 picnic units, a new bridge of native rock and steel across the wading pool at Yettie Polk Park. The bridge at the south end of the park was widened, native rock sides constructed, and 225 feet of retaining wall built from the bridge to the creek bank. NYA also built the pavilion in the park, a pedestrian bridge, and small rock fences. The bridge is marked with a National Youth Administration plaque.
  • Yoakum High School - Yoakum TX
    The high school in Yoakum, Texas was constructed in 1937 with partial funding from the Public Works Administration under project number 1663-D. Will N. Noonan was the architect and Walsh & Burney Co was the contractor.
  • Zaragoza Park Improvements - Austin TX
    In January 1941, the National Youth Administration began building a bathhouse with dressing and toilet facilities at Zaragoza Park as well as a chain-linked fence around the pool that was connected to the bathhouse. The City of Austin furnished materials for the project and the NYA supplied the labor.
  • Zavala Elementary School and Addition - Austin TX
    The Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920 caused many Mexicans to migrate to the United States to escape the war and poverty in their country. They were also attracted by jobs associated with agricultural expansion in the southwest. Austin's Latino population expanded rapidly during this time. By the 1930s, segregationists in the city sought to have a new school built to separate children of Mexican descent from white school children. On October 31, 1935, the City of Austin accepted a grant from the Public Works Administration not to exceed $286,363 to cover 45% of the costs of building new schools, and making additions...
  • Zephyr High School - Zephyr TX
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the Zephyr High School in Zephyr TX. White rock building with ZHS in red above the door. The building has a metal WPA plaque. The rock wall is unmarked.
  • Zilker Club House - Austin TX
    Workers from the Civil Works Administration built the rustic-style Zilker Club House out of native Texas limestone in 1934, originally as a Boy Scouts of America hut. The clubhouse and the surrounding 30 acres of land were used by the Scouts for activities and Scout meetings. The clubhouse resides on a hill top and has a panoramic view of the Austin skyline. The clubhouse is now rented out for parties and receptions. The clubhouse is a contributing building to the Zilker Park Historic District. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1997.
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