Gregg Park Shelter – Vincennes IN
This shelter was constructed by the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1937.
Kimmell Park – Vincennes IN
Constructed by the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1938. Four large stone rings and elaborate stone entrance for walk in entry only; picnic area, playground and boat ramp. Memorial to Civil War Veterans. Concrete wall high on east side of… read more
Knox County Tuberculosis Hospital (demolished) – Vincennes IN
The former Knox County Tuberculosis Hospital, in the Art Deco style, was constructed between 1936 and 1937, using funds from the Public Works Administration (PWA). It has since been demolished.
Knox County Tuberculosis Hospital: Director’s House – Vincennes IN
One of the few Art Deco style dwellings in the county, it was constructed with Public Works Administration (PWA) funds between 1938 and 1939, of a limestone foundation and walls. It features banded corner windows, offset entry flanking louvered windows… read more
Rainbow Beach – Vincennes IN
“The original Rainbow Beach was built in 1936 as a WPA project. The current pool was built in 1970 and opened Memorial Day 1971.”
Sunset Court (demolished) – Vincennes IN
Pearl City was an area of Vincennes that was described by the newspapers in the 1930’s at the time as an area next to the Wabash River that was filled with hovels made of crates and tin and occupied by… read more