Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor conducted improvements at the former A.A. Low School in Salem, Massachusetts. The facility was located at the northwest corner of Nichols St. and Butler St. WPA Bulletin: A new plumbing, heating and ventilation system has… read more
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) completed a project in 1937 that involved “building of a new wharf bridging and steps at the Baker’s Island lighthouse,” a project intended to improve safety at the lighthouse for both visitors and the keeper…. read more
[SSU.WP:] “Major improvements were initiated in 1933 and 1934 with W.P.A. workers planting many botanical specimens. F. Carroll Sargent, noted arborist, brought many varieties of trees and shrubs from all over North America, China, Japan, Europe, Manchuria, Siberia and Korea… read more
The Emergency Relief Administration (E.R.A.) and Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) completely renovated Old Town Hall on Derby Square in Salem, MA.
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed a parking lot in downtown Salem, Mass.; since eliminated. WPA Bulletin, 1937: WPA will help answer Salem’s parking problem with the construction of a public parking lot, on Front and New Derby Streets, which… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) workers dramatically improved the old Salem Armory, now National Park Service Regional Visitor Center, in Salem, Mass. WPA Bulletin: WPA workers are changing the Salem armory from a drab, neglected structure to a modern, well-kept building…. read more
A sizable street construction project in Salem, Mass. was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. MA 797