Originally built as Ansonia High School, what is now the Ansonia Middle School was constructed in 1937 with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The building has since been modified. “The plan of this building is a… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building (which Living New Deal believes to be on Washington Ave., and since demolished) in New London, CT included the following projects: Construct armory and drill shed Official Project Number: 165‐1‐15‐145 Total project cost: $219,898.00 Sponsor:… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in Norwich, CT, included: “Paint interior and exterior of Armory building”. Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1940
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the former Armory building in Ansonia, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2131 Total project cost: $5,190.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department “Repair, paint, and varnish interior and exterior of building” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐X0XX Total… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the former armory in Bristol, CT included: “paint and improve electrical wiring.” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐3044 Total project cost: $710.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the now-former Armory building in Manchester, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2083 Total project cost: $3,816.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1877
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in New Britain, CT, included: “Paint and varnish interior of Armory”. Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1687
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work to the former Armory building in Middletown, CT. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2105 Total project cost: $7,082.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in New Britain, CT, included: “paint and varnish interior and exterior of building”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐X01X Total project cost: $548.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building, which Living New Deal believes to be the facility at 869 Orange St., include: Paint interior and exterior of building Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2055 Total project cost: $1,474.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department Paint interior… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory in Torrington, CT included the following projects, sponsored by the Quartermaster General’s Department: Paint interior and exterior of building, patch plaster, and install electric outlets Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2011 Total project cost: $547.00 Paint… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the historic former Armory building in Wallingford, CT, included: “Repair and improve state armory building” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2102 Total project cost: $1,828.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General’s Department “Paint and varnish interior and exterior of building”… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in West Hartford, CT, included: “Paint armory, and patch and point plaster and brickwork”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐20X0 Total project cost: $1,554.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General Department
W.P.A. improvements to the former Armory building in Willimantic, CT, including: “Paint and varnish interior and exterior and repair building” Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1XXX Total project cost: N/A Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department “Construct housing and training facilities” Official Project Number: 165‐1‐15‐146… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the historic Armory building in Branford, CT, included: “Patch, plaster, paint, and varnish Armory building”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2081 Total project cost: $2,182.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General’s Department “Painting and repairing of Armory” Official Project Number:… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the historic Armory building in Waterbury, CT, included: “Paint and varnish interior and exterior of building” Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2035 Total project cost: $2,092.00 Sponsor: State of Connecticut Quartermaster General’s Department “General repairs at Armory” Official Project Number:… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the historic former Armory building in West Haven, CT, included: “Paint and varnish interior rooms”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐4007 Total project cost: $477.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department “Paint and varnish interior of Armory” Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1973
Multiple projects were “planned, staked out and supervised” by West Hartford’s Engineering Department in 1935-6 utilizing Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.) and/or Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor. One such project involved storm sewer construction along Auburn Road.
The C.C.C.’s Camp Conner constructed Avery Road in western Stafford, Connecticut.
With funding from the Civil Works Administration (CWA), the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), and, later, the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the City of New Haven CT was able to construct a parkway from West Rock Park to a location… read more
In 1927, the Metropolitan District Commission, which is the water works agency for the city of Hartford, Connecticut, purchased land on the Farmington River, northwest of the city, to construct a dam and reservoir. In order to build the dam,… read more
In 1933/4 the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) furnished the labor toward improvements at Beach Park in West Hartford, including the clearing of floral detritus.
In 1933/4 the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) furnished the labor for redecoration / painting full interior of the now-former Beach Park School in West Hartford, Connecticut. The building now houses the School for Young Children at the University of… read more
In 1933/4 the federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) furnished the labor toward the development of Beachland Park in West Hartford—specifically the planting of trees and shrubs on the grounds. Work was continued by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (F.E.R.A.), which… read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the Beachland Park pool and bathhouse in West Hartford CT in 1936.
The historic Belden Station post office in Norwalk, Connecticut was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1937. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.
The Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Building Norwalk” was painted in 1938 by Arnold Blanch for the Belden Station post office in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Originally constructed as a high school, what is now Norwalk’s Benjamin Franklin Middle School was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. contributed a $407,676 grant for the project, whose total cost was $909,689. Primary construction occurred… read more
The former Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Norwalk, Connecticut houses two 15′ x 11′ oil on canvas murals by Harry Townsend, titled “Work, the Soul of Progress” and “Arrival of the First Settlers.” They were painted in 1938 for the… read more
“Camp Stuart’s enrollees built fishing access for disabled veterans of World War I along several pools of the Blackledge River. This was one of the earliest attempts to provide fishing access for the handicapped.”
The history of Boyle Stadium, which is located behind Stamford High School, is detailed on the school’s website: “Beginning in 1935, federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) funds helped support the construction behind Stamford High of the [premier] high school stadium… read more
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed a “recreational area for swimming at Bragg Pond.”
The federal Civil Works Administration (C.W.A.) funded the labor for some paving work of Brighton Road in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Calf Pasture Beach is a Norwalk city park. Multiple New Deal agencies worked to improve the park during the 1930s. “Some additional buildings and sidewalks were constructed at Calf Pasture in 1935 with funding provided by the Federal Emergency Relief… read more
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) conducted the following work at the former Camp Hartell: “Construct training facilities and improve grounds”. Official Project Number: 265‐3‐15‐70 Total project cost: $54,689.00 Sponsor: U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) conducted the following work at buildings at the facility later known as Camp Rell and now Camp Niantic: “Paint, shingle roof, and repair windows”. Official Project Number: 165‐15‐2095 Total project cost: $4,984.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department
Built as Canton’s high school, what is now Canton Intermediate School was constructed as a New Deal project with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds. The P.W.A. supplied a $26,860 grant for the project, whose total cost was $98,402. Construction occurred… read more
W.P.A. improvements to the former Cavalry Armory building, which Living New Deal believes to be the facility at 270 Goffe St., include: Paint interior and exterior of Cavalry Armory building Official Project Number: 65‐15‐1947
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)’s Company #1193, Camp Britton, was based at the Agricultural Experiment Station in Windsor, Connecticut. It operated from Sept. 12, 1935 to May 26, 1937. Work included planting trees, insect eradication, forest improvements, road building, and clean-up work… read more