This farm-to-market road in Mendocino County, constructed with federal assistance during the Great Depression, runs along Orrs Creek, providing a route into the town of Ukiah from surrounding rural areas. The route begins at State Street in downtown Ukiah and… read more
The former post office in Ukiah CA was built in 1936 and inaugurated Jan. 30, 1937. The building’s construction was funded by the Treasury Department, and is sometimes mis-attributed to the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is a typical single-story Moderne-style… read more
The egg tempera mural “Resources of the Soil” was painted by Ben Cunningham in 1938. The mural depicts Mendocino County landscapes and people, including men working in a lumber mill, a man tending a vineyard, horse riders and harvest time… read more
Almost a mile of State Street was resurfaced from Mill Street north to the city limits during the Great Depression with a federal grant of $7,500.
Todd Grove Park is a 16-acre park located on Ukiah’s west side, adjacent to the Ukiah Valley Golf Course. Amenities include groves of mature trees, lawns, walking paths, children’s playground, picnic areas, and a bandstand. In 1940, Works Projects Administration… read more
The Ukiah Municipal Golf Course, now known as the Ukiah Valley Golf Course, was constructed in 1935-1936 with federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) funds and labor. It is a full 18-hole course, designed by Paul Underwood. “[T]he golf course has… read more