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60th Street Elevated Tank – Newport News VA

In 1934 the Federal Public Works Administration (PWA) provided funds to build a million-gallon water storage tank in Newport News, Virginia to replace the old water tank. The caption for the photo above reads “A million-gallon water-storage tank erected at… read more

Project type: Water Supply, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

Federal Building Extension – Newport News VA

An extension to the Newport News Federal Building’s main structure was built with Treasury Department funds. Construction was completed in 1941. The building, which is still in use, houses New Deal artwork. The original Newport News Federal Building was built in… read more

Project type: Administrative Buildings, Federal Courthouses, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department

Federal Building Sculptures – Newport News VA

"Early Industries"

The Newport News Federal Building contains three unglazed terra cotta sculptures by Mary B. Fowler, completed with Treasury Section of Fine Arts funds in 1943. The sculptures depict local history: “Captain Newport Brings News and Aid to the Starving Colonists,” “Present… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculptures
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Newport News Shipyard Improvements – Newport News VA

The New Deal made substantial improvements to the Newport News Shipyard in the 1930s.  Several federal agencies were probably involved, including  the National Industrial Recovery Administration, Public Works Administration (itself created by the NIRA), Civil Works Administration, and Works Progress Administration…. read more

Project type: Military and Public Safety
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA)

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