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Projects in Yazoo City

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Armory – Yazoo City MS

The armory for Yazoo City was funded by the WPA with a projected cost of $52,000. Located on the corner of Jackson Avenue and Twelfth Street, it was intended for use as the armory, auditorium, and other public use. The… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

County Jail – Yazoo City MS

The Yazoo County Jail was constructed as PWA Mississippi project 1087 with funding of $20,450 toward the $35,000 cost. J. R. Flint Construction Company built the new jail south of the City Hall on South Washington Street. R. W. Naef… read more

Project type: Penal Facilities, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

High School Improvements – Yazoo City MS

Yazoo City’s 1917 high school was renovated and a new annex built in 1938-1939 with funding from PWA. A grant of $46,227 was provided toward a total cost of $159,427. At 84% completion, the cost was $89,831. The project was… read more

Project type: Schools, Education and Health
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

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