Armory (demolished) Improvements – Norwich CT
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
Norwich State Hospital Development – Norwich CT
Multiple buildings on the grounds of what was then known as Norwich State Hospital were constructed as part of a federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) project during the 1930s. The P.W.A. supplied a $213,582 grant for the bridge’s construction, whose… read more
Post Office Extension – Norwich CT
The historic 1905 post office building in Norwich, Connecticut was extended and remodeled with federal Treasury Department funds in a New Deal project completed in 1939. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in use… read more
Post Office Mural – Norwich CT
The historic post office building in Norwich, Connecticut houses an example of New Deal artwork: a Treasury Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Taking Up Arms–1776,” completed in 1940 by George Kanelous.
Shetucket River Bridge – Norwich CT
“The bridge is significant as a representative example of standard 20th-century truss construction. Typical features of the period include the Pratt-truss design, concrete-slab deck, and the use of rolled I-beams. The railing design suggests an Art Deco stylistic influence. The… read more
Trolley Rail Removal – Norwich CT
The W.P.A. removed unneeded trolley rails in Norwich, CT. Project information: Description: “Remove abandoned car rails” Official Project Number: 265‐1‐15‐76 Total project cost: $58,398.00 Sponsor: City of Norwich