  Aoife Member Username: Aoife Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2007 |
Does anyone know of buildings in Detroit that were built with WPA funds, or contained artwork from the program? I have been doing a bit of research on WPA funded projects in Detroit, but am coming up with very little- most of what I have been finding is in the burbs. Any help is most appreciated! | ||
Ookpik Member Username: Ookpik Post Number: 187 Registered: 01-2007 |
Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck was built buy the WPA. http://detroit1701.org/Keywort h%20Stadium.html | ||
Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk Post Number: 304 Registered: 04-2004 |
Broadhead | ||
Eastsidedame Member Username: Eastsidedame Post Number: 101 Registered: 12-2006 |
The Detroit Public Library has a mural by Marvin Beerbohm funded by the WPA, entitled "Automative Industry." Information on the WPA Murals in Detroit can be found at http://www.wpamurals.com/michi gan.htm. The WPA financed many arts projects in Detroit, including theater. As far as building projects are concerned, I know that the records of WPA projects were transferred to the General Services Administration (GSA) in the late 70s. You might try via the Internet and find some information through them, or the Detroit Public Library may be able to help. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 5215 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hamtrmack and Highland Park Post Offices. Murals, murals, murals. jjaba. | ||
Gary Member Username: Gary Post Number: 224 Registered: 02-2004 |
Wasn't the Federal Courthouse on Lafayette a WPA project? |
