WPA Bulletin, 1937: “Recently the Birch Street Playground, which was transformed by WPA from a gravel pit into an attractive athletic site, was dedicated by Mayor Burgin who turned over the “Keys of the Field” to the School Committee. North… read more
The Chickatawbut Observation Tower is a historic tower on Chickatawbut Road in Quincy (MA) within the Blue Hill Reservation. Unfortunately it is not open to the public. The tower was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s… read more
Quincy, Massachusetts’s Historical and Architectural Survey writes: “Other [WPA] projects elsewhere in the City included several buildings at Faxon Park, including a remarkable stone wall …”
W.P.A. project descriptions: “Furnace Brook Parkway; fill was furnished and placed for a parking space in the rear of the Quincy Armory; the commission being a co-sponsor with the City of Quincy.” “Furnace Brook Parkway; landscaping work was done along… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor conducted the following work at Merrymount Park in Quincy. WPA Bulletin: All who have motored to the South Shore or Cape this summer have noted the WPA work on the Pfaffman Oval in Merrymount Park…. read more
The former Squantum Naval Reserve Aviation Base / Naval Air Station was improved and expanded in part during the 1930s with federal Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) funds and labor. W.P.A. project details: “Install telephone systems” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐4005 Total… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor remodeled and rebuilt O’Neil Park in Quincy.
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a field house at O’Rourke Field in Quincy, Mass. Quincy’s Historical and Architectural Survey writes: “Other [WPA] projects elsewhere in the City included … the field house at O’Rourke Playground …” The building… read more
The post office contains a carved wooden relief entitled “Welder.” It was created by artist George Kratina in 1942 and funded by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
Multiple sewer construction projects in Quincy, Mass. were undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket Nos. MA 1985, 2051.
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers constructed a toboggan slide at St. Moritz Park in Quincy, Mass.
Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy, Massachusetts received a sizable addition as part of a New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. The PWA provided a $89,958 grant for the work, whose final cost was $183,999. Construction occurred between Oct…. read more
Two plaques at the entrance gate explain the heritage of Veterans Memorial Stadium: Northerly plaque: “This site is part of the grant known as Merrymount Park / Given to the People of Quincy by Charles Francis Adams In the Year… read more
W.P.A. project description: “The three projects, which were approved and on which work was started late in the year, provide for the reconstruction of: first, Wampatuck Road from Furnace Brook Parkway to Chickatawbut Road, Quincy, a distance of 4,800 feet… read more
1939 MDC annual report: “Contract No. 128, P.W.A. Docket No. Mass. 1516-F — Mass. State Project No. D-203, was made with M. DeMatteo Construction Company of Roslindale on October 18, 1938 for the sum of $187,617.50, and was accepted by… read more
