Works Progress AdministrationConstruction Projects1934 - 1942

Kenton County – Muhlenberg County

Goodman-Paxton Photographic CollectionUniversity of Kentucky

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.

Kenton Co.

WPA sewer construction project in Covington, KY

WPA sewer construction project in Ludlow, KY

Kenton Co.

Concrete band shell constructed by the WPA in Devou Park, Covington, Ky

Knott Co.

Jail built by the WPA from native stone in Hindman, KY

Knott Co.

Montgomery Creek Road construction by the WPA

Knox Co.

WPA workers constructing a gymnasium and auditorium for City High Schoolin Barbourville, KY

Knox Co.

School constructed by the WPA in Flat Lick, KY

Larue Co.

WPA workers surfacing Tanner Road

Larue Co.

Road grading by the WPA with mules and scrapers

Laurel Co.

Sidewalks along state highway south of London , KY constructed by the WPA

Laurel Co.

Mill and dam at Levi Jackson Park constructed by the WPA

Lawrence Co.

A section of the county-wide road improvement project by the WPA

Lawrence Co.

School constructed by the WPA from native stone in Meades Branch, KY

Lee Co.

The WPA graded, drained and surfaced Ida May (Idamay) Heidelberg Road

Lee Co.

WPA workers cleaning Beattyville Street after a flood

Leslie Co.

Hyden High School constructed by the WPA

Leslie Co.

WPA worker wedging stone

Letcher Co.

Construction of stone bridge piers on Jeremiah Road by the WPA

Letcher Co.

WPA construction of a street and bridge in Whitesburg, KY

Lewis Co.

The courthouse in Vanceburg, KY constructed by the WPA

Lewis Co.

Drainage structure constructed by the WPA

Lincoln Co.

WPA workers grading hillside for Polly Ann Road

Lincoln Co.

County road bridge construction by the WPA

Livingston Co.

African-American school constructed by the WPA in Smithland, KY

Livingston Co.

Panhandler School constructed by the WPA in Ledbetter, KY

Logan Co.

WPA workers surfacing Breathitt Avenue in Russellville, KY

Logan Co.

Stone fence around Russellville Stadium constructed by the WPA

Lyon Co.

Community sanitation project by the WPA

Lyon Co.

Sewer construction project by the WPA in Kuttawa, KY

Madison Co.

Outdoor amphitheater constructed by the WPA at Eastern State Teachers College

Madison Co.

WPA workers reconstructing and enlarging dam at the city reservoir in Richmond, KY

Magoffin Co.

WPA workers grading Trace Branch Road with horses

Magoffin Co.

WPA workers grading Mine Fork Road

Marion Co.

School and gymnasium constructed with native stone by the WPA in Bradfordsville, KY

Marion Co.

Storm sewer construction by the WPA in Lebanon, KY

Marshall Co.

Sharps School constructed by the WPA

Marshall Co.

Brewer’s School under construction by the WPA

Martin Co.

Courthouse under construction by the WPA in Inez, KY

Martin Co.

Tomahawk School constructed by the WPA

Mason Co.

WPA workers constructing a reinforced concrete bridge in Maysville, KY

Mason Co.

Maysville City Incinerator built by the WPA

McCracken Co.

Swimming pool and clubhouse of Noble Park, Paducah, KY constructed by the WPA

McCracken Co.

Heath High School in Paducah, KY constructed by the WPA

McCreary Co.

Sidewalks and streets constructed by the WPA in Pine Knot, KY

McCreary Co.

Parker’s Lake School built by the WPA

McLean Co.

School building constructed by the WPA in Sacramento, KY

McLean Co.

Fire Station and Filtration Plant constructed by the WPA in Calhoun, KY

Meade Co.

County Quarry operated by the WPA

Meade Co.

WPA worker grading road with bulldozer

Menifee Co.

Improvement of Hawkins Branch Road by the WPA

Menifee Co.

Concrete surfacing of Main and Court Streets by the WPA in Frenchburg, KY

Mercer Co.

Concrete Pipe Plant operated by the WPA

Mercer Co.

Harrodsburg Armory under construction by the WPA

Metcalfe Co.

County Board of Education Office constructed by the WPA in Edmonton, KY

Metcalfe Co.

Gymnasium addition to Edmonton High School constructed by the WPA

Monroe Co.

Board of Education Office Building constructed by the WPA in Tompkinsville, KY

Monroe Co.

Construction of Gamaliel High School by the WPA

Bricks pressed and burned by WPA workers for Gamaliel High School construction

Montgomery Co.

Spencer Road construction by the WPA

Montgomery Co.

Carmargo High School constructed by the WPA

Morgan Co.

Scrap pile collected by the WPA in West Liberty, KY

Morgan Co.

West Liberty High School and athletic field constructed by the WPA

Muhlenberg Co.

Grandstand and athletic field constructed by the WPA in Central Park, KY

Muhlenberg Co.

WPA workers constructing the Health Building in Greenville, KY