Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor conducted improvements at the former A.A. Low School in Salem, Massachusetts. The facility was located at the northwest corner of Nichols St. and Butler St. WPA Bulletin: A new plumbing, heating and ventilation system has… read more
Winchester.us: “During the 1930s the channel upstream of the Aberjona Pond was rechanneled, section by section, as ERA and WPA projects. The projects were based on recommendations by Herbert Kellaway, published in 1928. In the Kellaway plan, three ponds for… read more
The former Acton High School building was greatly improved with federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) funds and labor in 1933. School Committee Report, 1933: “The school system has functioned fairly normally during the past year. The pared appropriation hindered somewhat,… read more
Adams St. in Boston, Mass. underwent reconstruction as part of a Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project.
The Works Progress Administration (WPA), in conjunction with the War Department, developed Beverly Airport in Massachusetts. WPA project details: “Construct municipal airport” Official Project Number: 165‐1‐14‐265 Total project cost: $168,866.00 Sponsor: War Department “Construct runways at airport” Official Project Number:… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA), in conjunction with the War Department, developed Fitchburg Airport in Massachusetts. WPA project details (referred to as ‘Leominster’): “Improve municipal airport” Official Project Number: 165‐1‐14‐260 Total project cost: $121,270.00 Sponsor: War Department “Make improvements to airport”… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor worked to develop Turners Falls Airport.
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked to improve a municipal airport for Worcester, Mass. It is unclear whether this site is what is now Worcester Regional Airport, or a since-eliminated facility in North Grafton, Mass. Living New Deal suspects that… read more
Albany Street Bridge Over Boston & Albany Railroad. “The city requested a grant from the Government for bridge alterations as follows: Altering and strengthening Boylston Street Bridge; rebuilding Berkeley Street Bridge and rebuilding Albany Street Bridge. The total cost of… read more
Alford St. in Boston, Mass. underwent reconstruction as part of a Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project.
The New Deal had a large impact on Maynard’s Alumni Field. In 1933 the Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) surfaced the running track, built a concrete foundation for bleachers, graded a field next to the highway, and surfaced tennis courts. The… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed a field house at American Legion Field in Boston, Mass. WPA Bulletin: WPA workmen have erected a modern field house, essential for the health and convenience of those who use the recreational facilities at the… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor painted and repaired Ames School in Dedham, Massachusetts.
A Boston Public Works Department report cited Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) labor as conducting the following work: “Meridian Street Bridge [now Andrew P. McArdle Bridge] … was chipped, cleaned and painted. … Repaving and repairs were made to the… read more
The former (since demolished) historic Angier School building Newton, MA received an addition using federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1936.
In 1935-6 the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed clay tennis courts at Framingham’s Anna Murphy Playground; removed the remnants of a stone wall; and installed a wire mesh fence.
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers worked at Anniversary Park in Holyoke, Mass. Work included the construction of a recreation center and winter sports facilities.
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor repaved Appleton St. in Holyoke, Mass.
The following water main was laid as part of a Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project: “Arborway, from Pond and Prince streets, to Forest Hills street …”
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) resurfaced Argyle Rd. and Dundee Rd. in Arlington, MA. The W.P.A. installed sidewalks along these roads as well.
Town annual report: The following work has been done under [Federal Emergency Relief Administration, (F.E.R.A.)] projects, since April, 1934: Arlington Street from Newtown Road, widening and grading 3600 feet to December 27, using sixteen men, 1 foreman, four trucks from… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Lowell, Mass. Since demolished, the site of the old armory is now known as Armory Park. WPA project details: “Armory buildings, facilities, and grounds” Official Project Number:… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Brockton, Mass. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal. WPA project details: “Reconstruct and improve Armory” Official Project Number: 865‐14‐2‐263 Total… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the old ‘Bank Street Armory’ in Fall River, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve and reconstruct Armory building” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐332 Total project cost: $22,271.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster’s Department, Massachusetts National Guard
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at a historic armory building in Framingham, Mass. (location and status presently unknown to Living New Deal) WPA project details: “Inspect, repair, and store tents and cots” Official Project Number: 165-14-5147 Total project… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers improved/renovated what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Gloucester. W.P.A. project details: “Repair and improve Armory building” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2401 Total project cost: $9,042.00 Sponsor: Military Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts “Make general… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Haverhill, Mass. The building now houses the Haverhill Fire Fighting Museum. WPA project details: “Improve Armory” Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General’s… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Holyoke, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve interiors of building and construct retaining wall” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2516 Total project cost: $16,057.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic (and since demolished) armory building in Lawrence, Mass. The project called for called for “Alterations and repairs to Armory.” The armory was located on “Amesbury Street, between Essex and Methuen Streets …”
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Malden, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve, remodel, and alter Armory building” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐103X Total project cost: $28,557.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster, Massachusetts National Guard
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Milford, Mass. WPA project details: “Make alterations to Armory building” Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐545 Total project cost: $6,963.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department “Improve Armory” Official… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory in New Bedford, Mass. WPA project details: “Construct garage, storage rooms, kitchen and other rooms, machinery and carpentry work, plumbing, electric” Sponsor: Massachusetts National Guard
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Northampton, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve Armory” Official Project Number: 465‐14‐2‐330 Total project cost: $11,717.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General’s Office
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Norwood, Mass. WPA project details: “Paint and make general repairs” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2316 Total project cost: $3,938.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Somerville, Mass. WPA project details: “Rehabilitate, recondition, and alter Armory building” Official Project Number: 565‐14‐2‐1080 Total project cost: $34,605.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster’s Department, Massachusetts National Guard
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Wakefield, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve buildings” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐1153 Total project cost: $16,012.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster’s Department, Massachusetts National Guard
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Worcester, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve and rehabilitate armory building” Official Project Number: 65‐1‐14‐142 Total project cost: $17,362.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers conducted improvement and renovation work at what was then the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Lynn. W.P.A. project details: “Build offices, paint, and make general repairs” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐2001 Total project cost: $10,059.00 Sponsor: Adjutant General,… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Hingham, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve State Armory” Official Project Number: 665‐14‐2‐525 Total project cost: $10,341.00 Sponsor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Military Department
The bridge carrying the Jamaicaway over Huntington Avenue, near Brookline, was constructed with NIRA funds. The structure was renamed in 2017 for the sons of Boston Marathon bombing hero Carlos Arredondo.