Hart Park Bandshell – Orange CA
The WPA contributed to the construction of the Hart Park Bandshell in 1938. There is a plaque commemorating the WPA’s role in the creation of the project.
The WPA contributed to the construction of the Hart Park Bandshell in 1938. There is a plaque commemorating the WPA’s role in the creation of the project.
Originally called Orange City Park, today’s Hart Park was created in the 1930s by the City, working in conjunction with the State Emergency Relief Agency (SERA) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). In addition to the park’s band shell and… read more
The large revival style building houses a reception desk where staff work, as well as locker rooms. There are several swimming pools outside.
"In 193[4], the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a new downtown post office. It served as Orange's main office until the current headquarters on Tustin Avenue opened in 1971. Today the downtown office is known as the Plaza Station."