Flat horizontal 2/2 windows, flat alum glass doors, glass block. Birthplace of Edward Rector. Good example of the arch type, has remained virtually unaltered, unusual for a hospital. It was constructed in 1939 by the Public Works Administration (PWA).
“On the Hoosier, the CCC crews fought fire, planted trees, developed habitat for fish and wildlife, constructed roads, bridges, campgrounds, and lookout towers. During the early days of the Hoosier National Forest, the CCC served as the primary work force… read more
Otis Park and Golf Course encompasses nearly 150 acres and features a collection of historic limestone structures from the early 20th century. It was acquired by the City of Bedford, Indiana in 1935 as a gift from Fred B. Otis,… read more
One of these bridges, featuring round arches with a jagged top, is constructed of flat stones and is covered with asphalt. The other is a combination stone-concrtete bridge, with an asphalt path. Both were constructed in 1937 by the… read more
This flat stone structure was constructed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
Flat stone, 2 gable sections, joined by enclosure, constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937.
This gazebo, featuring limestone benches, was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
Four individual stone picnic circles each with low walls cooking chimneys, one with original stone floor, two with original concrete tables, constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1938.
Made of small, flat stone, and featuring a flat wood door, it was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937.
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed these walls in 1937.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) stone construction and chimneys, gable, full width front porch, stone supports, gabled entry, flat windows. Constructed in 1937.
“Limestone Quarry Workers” Moved to this location in 1989 Medium: terra cotta
This Section of Fine Arts terra-cotta relief entitled “Limestone Quarry Workers” was painted by John Fabion for the old Bedford post office in 1942. It was moved to the current post office in 1989.
1937 Public Works Administration (PWA) Clubhouse, limestone (smooth) lbock const, flat 1/1 DHS windows, flat door, open entrance porch w/carved boy/girl matching columns, gable. Some part of orginal WPA stone wall visible along Q St. 1st known as Malott’s Woods or… read more
The National Youth Administration built the Wilson Park Community Building in Bedford IN. Originally a shelter house, now (2022) a community building, features high-quality stone work including a large fireplace visible in pictures on the City of Bedford web page…. read more
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the Wilson Park Entrance in Bedford IN in 1936. According to Ron Bell writing for Times-Mail, the WPA added “new entrances at Otis, Thornton and Wilson parks […]”
The National Youth Administration (NYA) built the Wilson Park Shelter House in Bedford IN. Originally picnic shelter, 2022 (apparently) storage building. The material and workmanship of New Deal projects in Bedford, Indiana is remarkable. The city is the center of… read more