Angier School (former) Addition – Newton MA
The former (since demolished) historic Angier School building Newton, MA received an addition using federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1936.
Auburndale Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the since-demolished Auburndale fire station.
Carr School – Newton MA
Frank F. Carr School in Newton, MA was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1934-5.
Cheesecake Brook Flood Control – Newton MA
A Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) Bulletin details the following project undertaken by the W.P.A. in Newton: “Flood damage by two brooks which formerly went on rampages during spring floods has been eliminated by construction of masonry walls for a mile… read more
Chestnut Hill Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the former Chestnut Hill fire station.
Hammond Pond Parkway Sidewalk – Newton MA
Description of a project undertaken by the W.P.A. in 1938: “Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton Street traffic circle to Boylston Street, Newton; to construct a 5-foot wide pea stone and stone dust walk and a 10-foot wide planting space, each 4,200… read more
Hammond Pond Reservation Improvements – Newton MA
Description of a project undertaken by the W.P.A. in 1937: “Hammond Pond Parkway; work was begun in November on a project which provides for the improvement of an area between the parkway and Hammond Pond in Newton. The work includes… read more
Incinerator – Newton MA
An incinerator in Newton, MA was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1934-5. The exact location and status of the facility is presently unknown to Living New Deal. PWA Docket No. MA 2127
Laundry Brook Flood Control – Newton MA
A Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) Bulletin details the following project undertaken by the W.P.A. in Newton: “Flood damage by two brooks which formerly went on rampages during spring floods has been eliminated by construction of masonry walls for a mile… read more
Meadowbrook Road – Newton MA
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed Meadowbrook Road in Newton, Massachusetts. WPA Bulletin: Meadowbrook Road, Newton, is being constructed by WPA to serve the new Oak Hill School. When completed, the road will be 1060 feet long and 33 feet wide… read more
Newton North High School Murals – Newton MA
The Federal Arts Project (FAP) funded the Newton (now Newton North) High School Murals in Newton MA. Painted by Maurice Compris, the mural triptych depicts “Education,” “Commerce,” and “Industry.” It was dedicated as a memorial to Leighton Brown, class of… read more
Newton Senior Center (former Newtonville Library) – Newton MA
Newton, Massachusetts’s Senior Center was originally constructed as the Newtonville branch library. The building was constructed with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA contributed $50,040 of the project’s total $102,011 cost. The Town of Newton’s… read more
Nonantum Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the former Nonantum fire station.
Oak Hill Middle School – Newton MA
What is now Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, MA was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in 1936.
Quinobequin Road Sidewalk – Newton MA
Description of a project undertaken by the W.P.A. in 1938: “Quinobequin Road, Newton, Washington Street to Boylston Street; to construct a pea stone and stone dust walk 5 feet wide and a planting space 10 feet wide, both 9,400 feet… read more
Waban Fire Station (former) Repairs – Newton MA
The W.P.A. conducted repair and improvement work on numerous civic facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including at the former Waban / Lower Falls fire station.