"The city of Greenfield, with a population of 15,500 in 1930, had not only outgrown its old fire headquarters but the location of the old building in the business district had become undesirable due to traffic congestion. The new building… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) workers developed recreation improvements at Greenfield’s Green River Swimming and Recreation Area and Murphy Park, during the 1930s. WPA Bulletin: Children of Greenfield have benefited by the WPA construction of a new bath house and other… read more
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) workers developed recreation improvements at Greenfield’s Green River Swimming and Recreation Area and Murphy Park, during the 1930s. WPA Bulletin, 1936: Children of Greenfield have benefited by the WPA construction of a new bath house and… read more
The historic post office in Greenfield, Massachusetts was built in 1913. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, received additions constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1939. It is still in service.
The post office contains a set of three metal reliefs by Helene Sardeau depicting “Planting,” “Mother and Child,” and “Reaping,” The reliefs were funded by the Section of Fine Arts in 1941.