• Municipal Improvements - Rutland VT
    The town's municipal report for 1935 described extensive New Deal relief from the PWA and the WPA, as well as from VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Agency). The mayor said in the report that: "These large amounts received during these past two years have undoubtedly greatly reduced our Charity costs..." In addition to extensive work on the city's sewer and street systems, the report describes two more municipal projects: "Cordwood was cut in Mendon by City residents for their own use, by the City Welfare Department and by VERA and WPA for use by the Charity Department. Reformatory, A large program of improving the grounds...
  • Municipal Road and Bridge Work - Rutland VT
    The town's municipal report for 1935 described extensive New Deal relief from the PWA and the WPA, as well as from VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Agency). The mayor said in the report that: "These large amounts received during these past two years have undoubtedly greatly reduced our Charity costs... ...The concrete pavement on Strongs Avenue was widened six feet with standard reinforced concrete from Madison Street to South Main Street. A four foot shoulder and gutter with tar surface was constructed in addition giving ten feet more road width than existed formerly... This project cost $3,675.12 of which Federal WPA funds paid $1,002.36... Ripley...
  • Municipal Sewer System - Rutland VT
    The town's municipal report for 1935 described extensive New Deal relief from the PWA and the WPA, as well as from VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Agency). The mayor said in the report that: "These large amounts received during these past two years have undoubtedly greatly reduced our Charity costs." In particular, the mayor explained that: "Taking advantage of the WPA which pays the entire labor costs, several small short sewers are being built. If this is continued during this year there will be very few streets lacking sewers, and it should materially reduce the costs of sewer construction for many years to...
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.