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Works Progress Administration

Works Progress Administration. Construction Projects 1934 - 1942 Kenton County – Muhlenberg County Goodman-Paxton Photographic Collection University of Kentucky. Works Progress Administration Construction Projects 1934 – 1942.

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Works Progress Administration

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  1. Works Progress Administration Construction Projects 1934 - 1942 Kenton County – Muhlenberg County Goodman-Paxton Photographic Collection University of Kentucky

  2. Works Progress AdministrationConstruction Projects 1934 – 1942 This visual display has been prepared to complement the promotion of the University of Kentucky Libraries’ Works Progress Administration / Work Projects Administration (WPA) materials collection. Recognized as a Center of Excellence for its WPA collection, UK Libraries is committed to the continued development of the collection, acquiring material for both preservation and use. Display Curator: Angelia Pulley Full Credit Narrative - Posted on Wall Photos and text included in this display were obtained from the Goodman-Paxton Photographic Collection, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.

  3. WPA sewer construction project in Ludlow, KY Kenton Co. WPA sewer construction project in Covington, KY

  4. Kenton Co. Concrete band shell constructed by the WPA in Devou Park, Covington, Ky

  5. Knott Co. Jail built by the WPA from native stone in Hindman, KY

  6. Knott Co. Montgomery Creek Road construction by the WPA

  7. Knox Co. WPA workers constructing a gymnasium and auditorium for City High School in Barbourville, KY

  8. Knox Co. School constructed by the WPA in Flat Lick, KY

  9. Larue Co. WPA workers surfacing Tanner Road

  10. Larue Co. Road grading by the WPA with mules and scrapers

  11. Laurel Co. Sidewalks along state highway south of London , KY constructed by the WPA

  12. Laurel Co. Mill and dam at Levi Jackson Park constructed by the WPA

  13. Lawrence Co. A section of the county-wide road improvement project by the WPA

  14. Lawrence Co. School constructed by the WPA from native stone in Meades Branch, KY

  15. Lee Co. The WPA graded, drained and surfaced Ida May (Idamay) Heidelberg Road

  16. Lee Co. WPA workers cleaning Beattyville Street after a flood

  17. Leslie Co. Hyden High School constructed by the WPA

  18. Leslie Co. WPA worker wedging stone

  19. Letcher Co. Construction of stone bridge piers on Jeremiah Road by the WPA

  20. Letcher Co. WPA construction of a street and bridge in Whitesburg, KY

  21. Lewis Co. The courthouse in Vanceburg, KY constructed by the WPA

  22. Lewis Co. Drainage structure constructed by the WPA

  23. Lincoln Co. WPA workers grading hillside for Polly Ann Road

  24. Lincoln Co. County road bridge construction by the WPA

  25. Livingston Co. African-American school constructed by the WPA in Smithland, KY

  26. Livingston Co. Panhandler School constructed by the WPA in Ledbetter, KY

  27. Logan Co. WPA workers surfacing Breathitt Avenue in Russellville, KY

  28. Logan Co. Stone fence around Russellville Stadium constructed by the WPA

  29. Lyon Co. Community sanitation project by the WPA

  30. Lyon Co. Sewer construction project by the WPA in Kuttawa, KY

  31. Madison Co. Outdoor amphitheater constructed by the WPA at Eastern State Teachers College

  32. Madison Co. WPA workers reconstructing and enlarging dam at the city reservoir in Richmond, KY

  33. Magoffin Co. WPA workers grading Trace Branch Road with horses

  34. Magoffin Co. WPA workers grading Mine Fork Road

  35. Marion Co. School and gymnasium constructed with native stone by the WPA in Bradfordsville, KY

  36. Marion Co. Storm sewer construction by the WPA in Lebanon, KY

  37. Marshall Co. Sharps School constructed by the WPA

  38. Marshall Co. Brewer’s School under construction by the WPA

  39. Martin Co. Courthouse under construction by the WPA in Inez, KY

  40. Martin Co. Tomahawk School constructed by the WPA

  41. Mason Co. WPA workers constructing a reinforced concrete bridge in Maysville, KY

  42. Mason Co. Maysville City Incinerator built by the WPA

  43. McCracken Co. Swimming pool and clubhouse of Noble Park, Paducah, KY constructed by the WPA

  44. McCracken Co. Heath High School in Paducah, KY constructed by the WPA

  45. McCreary Co. Sidewalks and streets constructed by the WPA in Pine Knot, KY

  46. McCreary Co. Parker’s Lake School built by the WPA

  47. McLean Co. School building constructed by the WPA in Sacramento, KY

  48. McLean Co. Fire Station and Filtration Plant constructed by the WPA in Calhoun, KY

  49. Meade Co. County Quarry operated by the WPA

  50. Meade Co. WPA worker grading road with bulldozer

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