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Colfax Grammar School (former) – Colfax CA

“The Colfax Grammar School (shown below) was built in 1940 as a [Work Projects] Administration (WPA) building. Later it became the Colfax Elementary School. In 1986, it was acquired by the Sierra Vista Community Center, which offers classes, programs, and… read more

School Street Sidewalks and Retaining Walls – Colfax CA

The former Colfax Grammar School (now Sierra Vista Community Center) and environs were developed by the Work Projects Administration (WPA) in 1940. Both the surrounding sidewalks and retaining walls bear multiple “WPA 1940” imprint stamps. One instance is shield-shaped. Locations and… read more