Ben Ficklin Park Improvements – San Angelo TX
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted development work at Ben Ficklin Park in San Angelo, Texas. Work included $3,095 on a garden.
Civic League Park – San Angelo TX
Civic League Park sits on land donated by Uriah Gilliam Taylor to the San Angelo Civic League in 1904. The San Angelo City Council accepted the property as a park in 1907, and Taylor signed the deed over to the… read more
Fish Hatchery (former) Improvements – San Angelo TX
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted $1,375 in improvement work on the “federal fish hatchery” in San Angelo, Texas. Living New Deal believes this to be what became known as Fish Hatchery No. 1, a property now managed by the… read more
Foster Park – San Angelo TX
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) put more than 100 men to work developing Foster Park on Spring Creek southwest of San Angelo. The 10-acre park received $11,000 in improvements made possible by the CWA. In Feb. 1934 the San Angelo… read more
Lakeview Road Improvements – San Angelo TX
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted modest street improvement work in the Lakeview section of San Angelo, Texas.
Mary E. Lee Park – San Angelo TX
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) put more than 100 men to work developing Mary E. Lee Park (sometimes called Lake Nasworthy Park) in San Angelo. Work included tree planting.
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
San Angelo Nature Center – San Angelo TX
“San Angelo Nature Center, located in the former Lake Rangers Headquarters building at Lake Nasworthy, built by Works Progress Administration. Natural science and history museum emphasizing understanding of Edwards Plateau region.”
Sixth Street Bridge – San Angelo TX
The Sixth Street Bridge is a concrete beam bridge that currently carries the east bound frontage road of US Highway 67 over the North Concho River in San Angelo, Texas. The road is also referred to as West 6th Street…. read more
Veribest Road – San Angelo to Veribest TX
The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) employed hundreds of men constructing what was known as “Veribest Road” in 1934-5. The road is likely Farm-to-Market Road 380.