Mayor Robert S. Maestri Photographs
Photo 29
WPA Project Tour, August 10, 1936
Caption on reverse reads "District #1, Orleans Parish. Another view of Mayor-designate Maestri swinging a pick on
13th St. [sic], New Orleans, WPA paving project." The occasion was the ceremonial first blow to mark the
beginning of the WPA's paving program.
[WPA Photo]