New Deal Projects – Living New Deal

Projects in West Monroe Visit the Louisiana state page

G. B. Cooley Sanatorium (former) – West Monroe LA

The G. B. Cooley Tuberculosis sanatorium was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. It was located at Pine Top, seven miles from Monroe, Louisiana, or at White’s Ferry, 3 1/2 miles from Monroe, depending on source. The WPA provided $66,303… read more

G. B. Cooley Sanatorium Bridge – West Monroe LA

This bridge was built during the Great Depression with the assistance of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It was constructed of pipes and serviced the G. B. Cooley Tuberculosis Sanatorium at White’s Ferry in West Monroe, Louisiana.