Stockton, California’s Charter Way railroad underpass was constructed with the aid of federal funds during the Great Depression. The underpass is still in use today. “At Charter Way, U. S, 50, crossed at grade a total of eight separate railroad… read more
$20,000 was provided by federal funds for the construction of a grade separation railroad bridge over Fresno Avenue.
$114,000 was spent under a federal grant for the grading and paving of 3.4 miles of highway between French Camp and Stockton, California.
The Stockton Federal Building contains two 1936 murals funded by the Section of Fine Arts. This mural “Modern Transport of the Mail” by Frank Bergman is an 8′ x 12′ oil on canvas depicting the delivery of mail.
The Stockton Federal Building contains two 1936 murals funded by the Section of Fine Arts. This oil on canvas mural “Mail And Travel By Stage” by Jose Moya del Pino depicts stage coach travel in early California.
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided labor to improve Stockton’s Stribley Park in 1938. The improvement project was one of several WPA efforts in the City. “It is reported that $21,903 will be spent in a city-wide improvement program of… read more
These improvements include the creation of a recreational beach by dredging sand from the San Joaquin River, the construction of dressing room barges, the provision of lighting for the park, and the construction of 50 benches. Currently the park is… read more
