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Bridge Project #381 over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa Louisiana in 1936
title
Bridge Project #381 over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Transporter bridges, Canals
Date Issued
1936-10-21
Abstract
B/W photo, October 21, 1936. Bridge Project #381 over Intracoastal Canal in Louisa, Louisiana, near Jeanerette in St. Mary Parish.
Contraband Bayou Bridge near Lake Charles Louisiana in 1936
title
Contraband Bayou Bridge near Lake Charles Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Transporter bridges, Pylons (Bridges), Streams
Date Issued
1936-07-21
Abstract
B/W photo, July 21, 1936. Contraband Bayou Bridge, five miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana. The WPA-built Contraband Bayou Bridge, a part of the WPA farm-to-market road system in Calcasieu Parish. Construction started: 4/3/1936.
Bridge project over the Intracoastal Canal - Louisa, La
title
Bridge project over the Intracoastal Canal - Louisa, La
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridge construction, Bridges, Progress photographs, Rivers, Pylons (Bridges)
Date Issued
1936-10-21
Abstract
B/W photo, October 21, 1936. Bridge project number 381 over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa and Jeanerette, Louisiana.
Lafitte road in Bayou Coquille in Jefferson Parish in the 1930s
title
Lafitte road in Bayou Coquille in Jefferson Parish in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bayous, Bridges, Roads, Spanish moss
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Lafitte Road in Bayou Coquille in Jefferson Parish Louisiana.
Pontchartrain toll bridge in St. Tammany Parish circa 1940
title
Pontchartrain toll bridge in St. Tammany Parish circa 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Automobiles, Toll bridges, Transporter bridges, Lakes & ponds, Lake Pontchartrain (Louisiana)
Date Issued
1940
Abstract
B/W photo, circa 1940. Pontchartrain Toll Bridge in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
Bridge project over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa, Louisiana in 1936
title
Bridge project over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa, Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Pylons (Bridges), Canals, Transporter bridges
Date Issued
1936-10-21
Abstract
B/W photo, October 21, 1936. Bridge project over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa, Louisiana.
Farm to market road in Tangipahoa Parish in 1937
title
Farm to market road in Tangipahoa Parish in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Roads, Road construction, Bridges
Date Issued
1937
Abstract
B/W photo, 1937. Farm to market road in Tangipahoa Parish. Previously Pleasant Ridge Road.
Storm sewer near City Park Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1937.
title
Storm sewer near City Park Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1937.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Sewers, Bridges, Lakes & ponds, Parks, City Park Lake (Baton Rouge, La.)
Date Issued
1937
Abstract
B/W photo, 1937. City Park Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Storm sewer near the lake.
Bridge over Red River at Alexandria Louisiana
title
Bridge over Red River at Alexandria Louisiana
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Transporter bridges, Rivers
Abstract
B/W photo, date unknown. New Bridge over Red River in Alexandria, Louisiana. The bridge is under construction, but almost complete.
Paved Highway Number 171 near Many Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Paved Highway Number 171 near Many Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Roads, Bridges
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Paved Highway 171 near Many, Louisiana in Sabine Parish.
Bridge at Valcour Aime Plantation in St. James Parish in 1935
title
Bridge at Valcour Aime Plantation in St. James Parish in 1935
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Bridges, Historic sites, Ruins
Date Issued
1935-05
Abstract
B/W photo, May, 1935. Bridge at Valcour Aime Plantation in St. James Parish.
Bridge over the Industrial Canal at St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Bridge over the Industrial Canal at St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Industrial facilities, Canals
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Bridge over the Industrial Canal at St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Pearl River bridge between Pearl River, Louisiana and Picayune, Mississippi in 1930
title
Pearl River bridge between Pearl River, Louisiana and Picayune, Mississippi in 1930
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Signs (Notices), Roads
Date Issued
1930-11-18
Abstract
B/W photo, Dedication Day November 18, 1930. Pearl River bridge between Pearl River, Louisiana and Picayune, Mississippi. Banner over bridge reads: Hello Huey. Opposite side of bridge with banner reading: Goodbye Huey.
Aerial view of the Mississippi River Bridge, also called the Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans in the 1930s
title
Aerial view of the Mississippi River Bridge, also called the Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Railroads
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Mississippi River Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana, also called the Huey P. Long Bridge. The bridge appears in the upper right-hand corner.
Community Center in Homer Louisiana in 1936
title
Community Center in Homer Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Community centers, Social & civic facilities, Sports & recreation facilities, Pedestrian bridges, Bridges, Lakes & ponds
Date Issued
1936-10-06
Abstract
B/W photo, October 6, 1936. Community Center in Homer, Louisiana. Nestled in a grove of trees beside a natural lake in Claiborne Parish is the community center of Homer, Louisiana, built by the Works Progress Administration. Although comparatively small, it has adequate auditorium and gymnasium facilities for the community. One of the many community centers built by the WPA throughout the State. Construction started: 12/31/1935. Construction completed: 7/31/1936.
Magnolia Park in Grant Parish Louisiana in the 1930s.
title
Magnolia Park in Grant Parish Louisiana in the 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Parks, Bridges, Waterwheels
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Magnolia Park in Grant Parish Louisiana.
Road construction of farm-to-market road by the WPA between Oak Grove and Mer Rouge Louisiana in 1937
title
Road construction of farm-to-market road by the WPA between Oak Grove and Mer Rouge Louisiana in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Road construction, Roads, Bridges
Date Issued
1937-11-16
Abstract
B/W photo, February 18, 1937. "Round Hill School Road" under construction and "Farm-to-market road" between Oak Grove and Mer Rouge, Louisiana. A unit of the West Carroll road system built by the WPA. Construction started: 6/1/1936. Construction completed: 11/16/1936.
Construction of bridge on Singer-Longville Road in Beauregard Parish in 1939
title
Construction of bridge on Singer-Longville Road in Beauregard Parish in 1939
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Roads, Road construction, Bridges, Bridge construction, Pilings (Civil engineering)
Date Issued
1939-10-02
Abstract
B/W photo, October 2, 1939. Farm-To-Market road bridge under construction by WPA on the Singer-Longville road in Beauregard Parish. Piling has been driven for the bridge which will consist of 16 spans, each 19 feet in length. The new span, 304 feet long, should be completed this fall and will cost approximately $30,998.
Bridge completed for the "Farm to Market Road" built by the WPA in Louisiana in 1937.
title
Bridge completed for the "Farm to Market Road" built by the WPA in Louisiana in 1937.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Roads
Date Issued
1937-02-18
Abstract
B/W photo, February 18, 1937. West Carrol Parish--Standard Highway timber pile bridge completed for the "Farm to Market Road" built by the WPA as part of a parish wide road system.
Location, history and description of bridges in New Orleans Louisiana probably from the 1930s.
title
Location, history and description of bridges in New Orleans Louisiana probably from the 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Railroads, Toll bridges, Tolls
Date Issued
[193-]
Abstract
Text, date unknown, probably from the 1930s. Location, history and description of bridges in Louisiana. The bridges include Chef Menteur Bridge, Huey P. Long Bridge, Pontchartrain Bridge and Rigolets Bridge. The structural components and costs are included as well.

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