1 2 3 4 5
  • Owl's Head Mountain - Peacham VT
    The Owl's Head summit is one of the areas in Groton State Park developed by the CCC: "In 1933, CCC Company 146 from Rhode Island was stationed along the road to Osmore Pond. Approximately ¾ mile from the campground on the left, you will see the remains of a stone fence at the entrance to the camp, the Recreation Hall chimney, and cellar holes. Company 146 was responsible for building structures at New Discovery, Osmore Pond, Owl’s Head, and Kettle Pond... A stone fire tower built in 1935 is the highlight at the summit . As you are hiking to the summit,...
  • Parish Hill Road Bridge - Newfane VT
    The Public Works Administration (PWA) funded the construction of a truss bridge in Newfane, Vermont in 1940. The bridge was erected over the Rock River on Parish Hill Road for $7,285 and was rehabilitated in 1997.
  • Park Development - Barre VT
    The municipal park at the end of Mill Street, alongside Parkside Terrace, in Barre, Vermont, was developed and improved with the assistance of federal funds and labor in 1934. According to a town report work attributable in part to the Federal/Vermont Emergency Relief Administration included: n addition to the cement pier being built at the swimming pool, the construction of a third tennis court, equipping same, and painting the bath houses. ... rom V. E. R. A. funds, the City Street Department greatly improved the approach to the field by working and graveling Mill Street, thus making easy and safe access...
  • Pine Street Paving - Burlington VT
    Photo caption, UVM: "February 23, 1940. WPA Project No. 665-12-1-38, Street Improvements - Pine Street This view shows the excavation practically completed on Pine Street between Flynn Ave and Ferguson Ave ready for the sand cushion and telfold base. Some of this excavation is being done by hand labor using wedges and sledge hammers as shown in the foreground and the remainder is being done with the aid of Paving Breakers and a No. 105 Ingersol-Rand Air compressor. Excavation on this block was from 20"-24" in depth in hard frost, the frost going to a depth of approximately five feet....
  • Pioneer Street Bridge (former) Improvements - Montpelier VT
    The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) conducted improvement work on many of Montpelier's steel bridges, including painting the former Pioneer Street bridge in 1935. (The truss structure has since been cut up and placed into storage, and has since been replaced.)
  • Plumley Armory Improvements - Northfield VT
    The former armory building in Northfield, Vermont was improved by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The building is now owned and managed by Norwich University. WPA Project Nos. 65‐12-2, 65-12-259
  • Post Office - Northfield VT
    The historic Northfield post office was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1937. The building, which houses examples of New Deal artwork, is still in service.
  • Post Office - Springfield VT
    The post office in Springfield, Vermont was constructed using federal funds. Construction on the building began in 1935 and was completed in 1937. The post office is still in use today.
  • Post Office - Woodstock VT
    Constructed in 1937.
  • Post Office (former) Mural - White River Junction VT
    The historic post office building in downtown White River Junction, Vermont possesses a New Deal mural in its lobby: "Vermont Industries" painted by S. Douglass Crockwell. The building is now privately owned. According to one visitor: "You can view the mural either through a glass door or from the stairway heading to the 2nd floor."
  • Post Office (former) Murals - Rutland VT
    There are 6 murals in the now-former post office building at 151 West Street in Rutland, Vermont. Painted in 1937 by Stephen J. Belaski, the works depict the "Early History of Vermont." The artwork was commissioned under the auspices of the TRAP (Treasury Relief Art Project). Though the post office has moved to an adjacent property, the murals are still accessible for public viewing.
  • Post Office (former) Murals - Saint Albans VT
    Two murals, "Haying" and "Sugaring Off," by Philip von Saltza were completed in 1939 with Treasury Section of Fine Arts funds. The post office moved to a new facility in early 2008. The murals remain in the old lobby.
  • Post Office Mural - Woodstock VT
    New Deal mural entitled "Cycle of Development of Woodstock" painted by Bernadine Custer in 1940.
  • Post Office Murals - Northfield VT
    The historic Northfield post office houses examples of New Deal artwork: one full-size and three medallion murals painted by Charles M. Daugherty in 1939. The murals are respectively titled: "Skiers"; "Agriculture", "Granite", and "Maple Sugar".
  • Poultney High School - Poultney VT
    Poultney High School was built as a New Deal project in 1936; its construction was enabled by Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. provided a grant of $43,364 for the project, whose total cost was $105,966. PWA Docket No. VT 1027
  • Prospect Street Improvements - Montpelier VT
    Montpelier's 40th Annual Report details many roadwork projects undertaken in 1934 with Vermont Emergency Relief Administration (VERA) funds, including: "Prospect Street, rock excavation, grading and graveling". Efforts were continued in subsequent years by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
  • Public Library - Rutland VT
    The Rutland Public Library was renovated with the help of Public Works Administration funds. (Docket No. Vt. 1059-DS) The work consisted of installing interior partitions and painting and restoring the architectural details of the façade. The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted restoration work on the facility as well. "The Rutland Free Library was started in 1886. Originally housed in various storefronts and at the old Memorial Hall on West Street, the library has been located in the old courthouse and jail on Center Street since the 1930s."   (https://rutlandfree.org) In the 1935 town report, the mayor Henry H. Branchaud said: "Taking the PWA projects voted...
  • Rail Removal - Rutland VT
    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a project in Rutland, Vermont, to remove and salvage streetcar rails from roads in the town and "pave disturbed areas." Project cost: $8,402. WPA Project No. 265‐1‐12‐22
  • Recreation Field - Montpelier VT
    Montpelier's Recreation Field was developed as a New Deal project in 1938-9. The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $45,000 grant for the project, whose total cost was listed as $100,052. PWA Docket No. Vt. 1088-F. The facility was described in Annual Reports of the City of Montpelier. The 1939 report , detailed the park development's progress at that date: The Recreational Field ... is located on the Worcester Branch road, 1 2/5 miles from the corner of Main and State Street. The project consists of a Swimming Pool approximately 350 feet long, 150 feet wide and about 11 1/2 feet deep in the...
  • Recreation Field: Ballfield - Montpelier VT
    The primary baseball field at Montpelier Recreation Field was built in 1939. Frequently mis-attributed to the Work Projects Administration (WPA), the facility was part of a larger park project undertaken with Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The stadium was home to the New England Collegiate Baseball League, and since 2003 it has been the home field of the Mountaineers. The field has a 1,200-seat capacity grandstand. While the baseball facility itself has been referred to as "Recreation Field," this was just one part of the greater park project—which included a pool, bath house, and football field—that the City of Montpelier originally referred to as Recreation Field. Description, from the city annual report...
  • Relief Work - Lunenburg VT
    The small town (1,400 population, per 1930 census) of Lunenburg, Vermont received assistance from multiple New Deal relief agencies. 1933 “Several Federal Aid projects are at present under way in the district, including an Adult Education group, a Kinderarten group, School Nurses, and Noon Lunch projects. The real value of these will depend largely on the length of time they are maintained, and at CWA Projects. When I submitted my last report several Federal Aid projects were under way in the district. A Kindergarten school was established at Gilman. This school was maintained through the summer and is being conducted through the present...
  • Reservoir Dam Developments - Orange VT
    In 1938 the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) conducted "extensive improvement and extension" work to the spillway at the Wheeler Pond / Thurman W. Dix Reservoir dam by Barre in Orange, Vermont.
  • Ricker Pond State Park - Groton VT
    A developed campsite within the 26,000 acre Groton State Forest, Ricker Pond State Park was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. "In 1933, CCC Company 1217 from New York City was stationed at Ricker Mills and then followed by Company 1162 in 1935. Ricker Pond was originally a picnic area with a log shelter, 10 picnic sites with stone fireplaces, and a staff cabin (rangers quarters). Where the current campsite #1 exists, you can find an 8’ granite picnic table carved into the rock. In 1941-42, another small cabin was built, which is used today as a weekly rental cottage."
  • Road and Infrastructure Work - Proctor VT
    New Deal funds supported extensive road and infrastructure work in the town of Proctor. The Selectmens report for 1933 mentions 7 highway projects and the extension of the sewer near Field St done by the C.W.A. starting Nov. 2nd 1933, employing 90 men, and costing the New Deal $6,494 for wages and $2,293 for a truck, tools, materials, and supplies. Highway projects by the Vermont Emergency Relief Administration VERA (the state agency set up to distribute Federal funds) cost $16,685. In 1934, further CWA and VERA funds were used to distribute money to families in need of seeds and other farming...
  • Road Construction (C.W.A.) - Burlington VT
    The federal Civil Works Administration conducted road construction work in Burlington, Vermont. "March 6, 1934. City Burlington Vermont. CWA (Civil Works Administration) Project #402-J. Telford stone base construction. Note winter conditions."
  • Road Development - Barre VT
    The City of Barre relied greatly on multiple federal relief programs for the improvement and development of its street network during the Great Depression. Such included reconstruction, grading, paving. Work also included related safety measures such as the construction of retaining walls and guard rails. The National Youth Administration (N.Y.A.) contributed by landscaping streets.
  • Road Improvements - Manchester VT
    Town reports for Manchester, Vermont reveal that federal funds and labor went toward road development projects in 1935-6. Projects included East Manchester Road and "Payne Bridge and road".
  • Rockingam Meeting House Restoration - Rockingam VT
    The Works Progress Administration restored the Rockingam Meeting House in Rockingam. It was nominated the the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
  • Rutland Fire Department Addition - Rutland VT
    The Works Progress Administration built an addition for the Rutland Fire Department in Rutland, Rutland County. The addition housed a recreation room, dormitories, a kitchen and a library.
  • Saint Albans Grade School - Saint Albans VT
    The Works Progress Administration built the Saint Albans Grade School. The condition of this structure is unknown to the Living New Deal.
  • Saint Albans High School Athletic Field (former) - Saint Albans VT
    The Works Progress Administration built a new athletic field for the Saint Albans High School. Per commenter Paul Chandler, "This looks to be Coote Field which was located just east of Stevens Brook between Lake Street and Lower Weldon Street. Across the brook was Houghton Park—later used by the high school soccer team. ... he athletic fields no longer exist at that location."
  • Saint Albans Sewage Disposal Plant - Saint Albans VT
    The Public Works Administration funded the construction of the sewage disposal plant in Saint Albans. The work involved building the main structure and the settling tanks. Docket No. 4744-(Vt.). The exact location of this facility is unknown to the Living New Deal.  
  • Scarff Avenue Improvements - Burlington VT
    Photo caption, UVM: "WPA Highway Construction. A view looking west along Scarff Avenue from a point west of the intersection of Scarff Avenue and Wells Street."
  • School Repairs - Danville VT
    The Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) provided funds and labor to conduct repair and improvement work to multiple schools in Danville, Vermont. "Work has been done on the Stanton, Harvey, North Danville, West Danville, Hill and Village Schools. All labor was paid for by the United States Government and one-third of the cost of materials was paid by the State Government. ... It seemed to be too good an investment to be wasted; repairs and improvements have been made which would have cost many times the same amount later."
  • School Repairs - Peacham VT
    The Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) provided funds and labor to conduct repair and improvement work to multiple schools in Peacham, Vermont. "Work has been done on the Ewell's, South Peacham, East Hill and Penny Street Schools. All labor was paid for by the United States Government and one-third of the cost of materials was paid by the State Government. It seemed to be too good an investment to be wasted; repairs and improvements have been made which would have cost many times the same amount later."
  • School Street Bridge Improvements - Montpelier VT
    The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) conducted improvement work on many of Montpelier's steel bridges, including painting the School Street bridge in 1935.
  • Sewers - Barre VT
    The City of Barre relied heavily on federal relief programs for the improvement and development of its sewer network during the Great Depression.
  • Sewers - Montpelier VT
    Annual Reports for the City of Montpelier detail expenses and locations for many sewer projects undertaken by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the city. The 1936 report details work undertaken in 1935: "With regular city funds and with W.P.A. funds 11 new connections were made, 2 new manholes and 41 new chimneys built and many repaired. 402 feet of 6" sewer was relaid on North Street. 339 feet of 6" sewer extended on Northfield Street to the Greaves house. 1466 feet of 6" sewer extended on Upper Main Street to the Calvin Murray farm and 300 feet of 8" sewer extended...
  • Sidewalks - Barre VT
    Federal relief programs conducted sidewalk construction and improvement work in Barre, Vermont.
  • Sidewalks - Burlington VT
    "The 1934 Annual Report of Burlington states that the PWA would be responsible for approximately ten miles of new cement concrete sidewalks; the photograph shows one of the following projects. The project cost a total of $50,340.01; federal covered $23,000 of the construction cost." PWA Project No. 2361
1 2 3 4 5