Wisconsin Sites

Located in Veterans Memorial Campground, Shelter #1 was a combined effort between La Crosse County and the WPA. It's 1937 stone structure is in amazing shape as it is maintained by the county. It sits across the campground drive from a static tank display and a memorial sign. The shingled roof is in fine condition as well.

"Parklawn, a 42-acre tract with the main entrance at W. Hope Ave. and N. Sherman Blvd., is a low-cost Government housing project. Two thousand men, women and children liver here at moderate rental fees. Built by the Public Works Administration, Parklawn was one of the first projects to employ Federal housing funds for other than slum-clearance programs. A group of architects combined as the Allied Architects of Milwaukee to design nine blocks of brick and tile houses with uniform blue doors and red roofs. The buildings were completed in 1937 at a cost of $2,238,500. The 518 housing units occupy only...

"The Parklawn Housing Project, Milwaukee, WI was built by the WPA. Part of the philosophy was to incorporate art with mixed income families. There are two sculptures entitled "Fishing" and "Music" still extant done by WPA artists in the central park area of Parklawn (artists unknown), although there is extensive damage on both sculptures."

In 1936, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up camp at Pattison State Park in Superior, Wisconsin. Pattison State Park was named for Martin Pattison, a wealthy Superiorite who had purchased the land in 1918 and gave it to the state in order to preserve its resources. The land became a state park in 1920. At Camp Pattison, the Corpsmen of Company 3663 would improve the park from a miniscule natural area to the expansive work of conservation it is today. During its construction, the men of Camp Pattison transformed the park by clearing out and building trails and bridges, renovating...

"A Civilian Conservation Corps Camp of 208 men completes projects like rebuilding Eagle Tower, constructing stone fences, clearing hiking trails and roads, planting trees and refurbishing the ski jump and toboggan run near today's Nature Center."  (https://dnr.wi.gov)

"Perrot State Park is a state park in Wisconsin's Driftless Area at the confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers. The 1,270-acre (514 ha) park features spectacular views of steep limestone bluffs and the river valleys." CCC work: roads, campground, picnic facilities, trails, shelter

"It wasn’t until July 1933 when the WPA approved a request from the county to borrow the money from the federal government to build the course. Construction of the 18-hole course began in 1934. It opened in July 1936. Green fees were just 35 cents when the course first opened." (kenoshanews.com) Some additional funding ($3000) from the WPA went to building a clubhouse a year later -- in 1937.

"ith federal WPA funds in 1935, a tennis court and shuffle board facilities were erected" at Phoenix Park in Delavan.

From the Wisconsin DNR website: "1939: WPA began work on road construction and developing a forest lodge. The lumber came from this forest and shakes came from the Lake Elba prison camp at Rhinelander. Rip-rap came from the Jambo Creek area. Tree planting also began this year with 475,000 trees planted, mostly red pine but also 5,000 white pine and 2,000 spruces." From "Joseph W. Soit and the Establishment of Point Beach State Forest": "Sometime after the land was purchased a CCC camp was to have been established but it did not work out. Then the WPA project was organized. Even with...

This eventual WPA project was originally begun during the Hoover administration, in 1931. The current $625,000 pier took over 3 years to complete. Not part of the original appropriation, Congress approved the construction of a new pier head light in 1934, and it is likely this that was completed under the WPA. Constructed in what is considered the "Art Deco" style at a cost of $35,000, the light features a huge concrete base to provide increased elevation. Also, the uniquely arched base of the structure provides mariners with an improved view of the surroundings, allowing for safer passage. The original black lantern...

Constructed by the Treasury in 1935. The contractor was Maas Brothers Construction Co., Inc.

The Ashland, Wisconsin post office was constructed with federal funds. The building, which opened for business in 1940, is still in use today.

Constructed by the Treasury Department in 1937.

The Post Office in Black River Falls WI was constructed by the Treasury Department in 1938.

Constructed by the Treasury in 1940.

The Clintonville, Wisconsin post office was constructed with federal funds. The building, which opened for business in 1936, is still in use today.

Constructed by the Treasury Department in 1938.

The Edgerton Wisconsin Post Office was constructed by the Treasury Department in 1939.

New Deal post office constructed by the Treasury in 1936.

The Hayward WI post office was constructed by the Treasury in 1940.

The historic post office building in Jefferson, Wisconsin was constructed in 1935 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building is still in service.

Constructed in 1937.

Constructed by the Treasury Department in 1935, this New Deal post office is still in service. An example of New Deal artwork created for the facility has since been painted over.

Constructed in 1939.

The historic post office in Lancaster, Wisconsin was constructed in 1938 with Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.

Constructed in 1939 by the US Treasury.

Constructed in 1937 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Constructed by the Treasury in 1936.

Constructed in 1936 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Constructed by the Treasury Department in 1940.

The historic post office building in Port Washington, Wisconsin was constructed ca. 1938 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building is still in service.

Constructed by the Treasury Department in 1936.

Constructed in 1937.

Constructed in 1936.

Constructed by the Treasury Department in 1937.

The Sheboygan Post Office was constructed with the help of New Deal funds circa 1934.

The historic branch post office in Shorewood, Wisconsin was constructed in 1937 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building is still in service.

The historic Stoughton, Wisconsin post office was constructed in 1938 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.

Constructed by the Treasury Department in 1937.

The historic post office in Viroqua, Wisconsin was constructed in 1939 with Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.