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City Hall and Fire Station – Weatherford TX

Building is a fine representation of the Moderne style most frequently used in public building projects of the 1930s. (NRHP Nomination Form) The construction of this city hall created many jobs for the unemployed in Weatherford during the hard times… read more

Project type: City and Town Halls, Civic Facilities
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Public Market – Weatherford TX

This public market structure was built with Works Progress Administration funds in order to relieve traffic congestion around the courthouse square where the farmer’s market had been held. “The new market is entirely fireproof, constructed of heavy pipe welded in… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

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.

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

WPA Sidewalk – Weatherford TX

The curb and gutter in front of the PWA former William Travis Elementary School still have a WPA concrete stamp.

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

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… read more

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

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