Construction Projects Kenton County – Muhlenberg County Goodman-Paxton Photographic Collection University of Kentucky

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.

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 School in 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

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

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

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

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

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

Description This visual image display is supplementary to the promotion of the University of Kentucky’s WPA collection as a Center of Excellence. Its purpose is to promote an understanding of what the WPA is and its impact on the State of Kentucky. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) collection at the University of Kentucky is becoming more comprehensive thanks to the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), and the Collaborative Federal Depository Program (CFDP). UK has been given the opportunity to develop a Center of Excellence for the WPA through an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant. As a Center of Excellence, UK is developing a collection of archival pieces that are non-circulating and will preserve the WPA publications in their original format. The libraries are also acquiring extra copies for use by researchers. Currently, UK's collection has over 2,000 items published by the Works Progress Administration. Goodman-Paxton Photographic Collection, PA64M1 Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries The collection consists of 5,699 black and white photographic prints. These images document the accomplishments of the WPA within the state of Kentucky: the construction of schools, hospitals, courthouses, libraries, and municipal buildings. Many of these photographs show people enrolled in various WPA programs: pack-horse librarians, writers, musicians, teachers, artists, doctors, nurses, and women’s training centers. Credits Undergraduate Student Angelia Pulley curated the exhibit with the guidance of Mary McLaren, Federal Depository Collections Librarian, Jennifer Bartlett, Head of Reference Services & The Hub at W.T. Young Library, and Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth, Assistant Provost, University of Kentucky, as Faculty Sponsor for Internship. Contribution was made by Lillie Staton, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Intern, and Ruth Bryan, Director of Archives & University Archivist, for research assistance. Sections WPA Construction Projects from Kentucky’s 120 Counties Kentucky Pack Horse Librarians WPA Women’s Training Centers WPA Recreation and Child Care Programs WPA Programs: Writers, Musicians, Artists, Teachers, Doctors and Nurses, employed in WPA programs