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Compton Community College Auditorium – Compton CA

Compton Community College Auditorium

“The construction of this building was originally started under the California State Relief Administration Program and brought to completion under the WPA. Total cost $24,578; Federal contribution, $8,345.” https://newdeal.feri.org/search_details.cfm?link=https://newdeal.feri.org/library/f55a.htm

Project type: Colleges and Universities, Education and Health
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Compton Union High School Auditorium – Compton CA

In addition to other improvements, the WPA also completed the Compton High School auditorium.

Project type: Auditoriums and Arenas, Civic Facilities, Education and Health, Parks and Recreation, Swimming Pools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Compton Union High School Gymnasium – Compton CA

The WPA reconstructed the women's gym building at Compton High School.

Project type: Education and Health, Parks and Recreation, Schools, Swimming Pools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Compton Union High School Pool and Facilities – Compton CA

Construction of 50′ x 100′ pool, bleachers, and bath house with showers, toilets, dressing rooms, etc.

Project type: Education and Health, Bathhouses, Parks and Recreation, Swimming Pools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Post Office – Compton CA

New Deal post office, constructed in 1935.

Project type: Art Works, Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Murals, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations

Post Office Mural – Compton CA

The mural “Early California” by James Redmond was funded by TRAP in 1936. The mural depicts myths of early California and wraps around all four walls of the post office lobby.

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP), Arts Programs

Willowbrook Middle School Building – Compton CA

The WPA constructed the domestic science building at Willowbrook Middle School.

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

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