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Dunn Memorial Hospital – Bedford IN

Flat horizontal 2/2 windows, flat alum glass doors, glass block. Birthplace of Edward Rector. Good example of the arch type, has remained virtually unaltered, unusual for a hospital. It was constructed in 1939 by the Public Works Administration (PWA).

Project type: Civic Facilities, Education and Health, Hospitals and Clinics
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Forest Improvements and CCC Camps – Hoosier National Forest IN

“On the Hoosier, the CCC crews fought fire, planted trees, developed habitat for fish and wildlife, constructed roads, bridges, campgrounds, and lookout towers. During the early days of the Hoosier National Forest, the CCC served as the primary work force… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park and Golf Course – Bedford IN

Otis Park and Golf Course encompasses nearly 150 acres and features a collection of historic limestone structures from the early 20th century. It was acquired by the City of Bedford, Indiana in 1935 as a gift from Fred B. Otis,… read more

Project type: Amphitheaters, Golf Courses, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Bridges – Bedford IN

One of these bridges, featuring round arches with a jagged top, is constructed of flat stones and is covered with asphalt.   The other is a combination stone-concrtete bridge, with an asphalt path. Both were constructed in 1937 by the… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Caddy Shack – Bedford IN

This flat stone structure was constructed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Club House – Bedford IN

Flat stone, 2 gable sections, joined by enclosure, constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937.

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Gazebo – Bedford IN

This gazebo, featuring limestone benches, was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Picnic Circles – Bedford IN

Four individual stone picnic circles each with low walls cooking chimneys, one with original stone floor, two with original concrete tables, constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1938.

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Privy – Bedford IN

Made of small, flat stone, and featuring a flat wood door, it was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Retaining Walls – Bedford IN

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed these walls in 1937.

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Otis Park Shelter House – Bedford IN

Works Progress Administration (WPA) stone construction and chimneys, gable, full width front porch, stone supports, gabled entry,  flat windows. Constructed in 1937.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Post Office Bas Relief – Bedford IN

"Limestone Quarry Workers"

“Limestone Quarry Workers” Moved to this location in 1989 Medium: terra cotta

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP), Arts Programs

Post Office Mural – Bedford IN

"Limestone Quarry Workers"

This Section of Fine Arts terra-cotta relief entitled “Limestone Quarry Workers” was painted by John Fabion for the old Bedford post office in 1942. It was moved to the current post office in 1989.

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA), Arts Programs

Thorton Park Entrance – Bedford IN

1937 Public Works Administration (PWA) Clubhouse, limestone (smooth) lbock const, flat 1/1 DHS windows, flat door, open entrance porch w/carved boy/girl matching columns, gable.  Some part of orginal WPA stone wall visible along Q St. 1st known as Malott’s Woods or… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Wilson Park Community Building – Bedford IN

Wilson Park Community Building

The National Youth Administration built the Wilson Park Community Building in Bedford IN. Originally a shelter house, now (2022) a community building, features high-quality stone work including a large fireplace visible in pictures on the City of Bedford web page…. read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Community Centers
Agency: National Youth Administration (NYA), Work Relief Programs

Wilson Park Entrance – Bedford IN

Wilson Park Entrance

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the Wilson Park Entrance in Bedford IN in 1936. According to Ron Bell writing for Times-Mail, the WPA added “new entrances at Otis, Thornton and Wilson parks […]”

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Wilson Park Shelter House – Bedford IN

NYA shelter - Wilson Park Shelter House - Bedford IN

The National Youth Administration (NYA) built the Wilson Park Shelter House in Bedford IN. Originally picnic shelter, 2022 (apparently) storage building. The material and workmanship of New Deal projects in Bedford, Indiana is remarkable. The city is the center of… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Community Centers
Agency: National Youth Administration (NYA), Work Relief Programs

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