The WPA was involved with development projects in Rocky Neck as well as other Connecticut state parks. The “356-foot long Rocky Neck Park Pavilion was the largest of all Depression-era Works Progress Administration public works projects constructed in Connecticut.” (lcweb2.loc.gov)… read more
“Park improvements were started by the Federal Emergency Relief Association in 1934 and completed by the [Civil] Works Administration in 1936.” The WPA was also involved in projects within this and other Connecticut state parks.
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) conducted development / improvement projects at what was Stones Ranch Military Reservation in East Lyme. “Improve public buildings” Official Project Numbers: 465‐15‐2‐113 Total project cost: $12,687.00 Sponsor: Quartermaster General’s Department, State of Connecticut Additionally, Stones… read more