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Series Number |
Project |
Series Title |
Description |
Date Taken |
Project Dates |
OP # |
Negatives |
Contact Prints |
8x10 Prints |
Digital # |
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45.01 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
Streets and roadways in the old Algiers Naval Station before WPA workmen repaired the system. The project is the first national defense work to be started by the WPA in New Orleans. Exterior. |
12/4/1940 |
6 |
6 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6 | |||
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45.02 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
When the U.S. Coast Guard takes over the Algiers Naval Station as a training base it will be completely renovated as a result of a WPA project. Workmen are ripping off the old roofing of the barracks and messhall, repairing flooring, laying water lines and constructing drives and walks. Exterior. |
12/4/1940 |
4 |
4 |
1; 2; 3; 4 | |||
|
45.03 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
The U.S. Coast Guard has taken over the naval station to be used as a training base. These WPA workers, part of a crew of 200 men, are shown doing preliminary rehabilitation work under the first national defense project to be started in New Orleans. They are ripping off the old roofing of the barracks and mess halls and the flooring of the buildings. Exterior. |
12/4/1940 |
5 |
5 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5 | |||
|
45.04 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
WPA workmen ripping out old flooring in one of the station's buildings which will be rehabilitated under the first national defense project to be started in New Orleans. Interior. |
12/4/1940 |
1 |
1 |
1 | |||
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45.05 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
WPA workmen laying water lines throughout the Algiers Naval reservation which has been taken over by the Coast Guard as a training base. Exterior. |
12/4/1940 |
2 |
2 |
1; 2 | |||
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45.06 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
Views of commissioned officers' headquarters. Interior. |
12/4/1940 |
5 |
5 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5 | |||
|
45.07 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
Congressman F. Edward Hebert on a tour of the Algiers Naval Base where WPA is carrying on an extensive repair program. |
12/27/1940 |
5 |
5 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5 | |||
|
45.08 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
View of a corridor in the Algiers Naval Base before WPA workers began their rehabilitation work. Work already has been started to expose water and sewer lines and remove wornout roofing and flooring. Interior. |
12/27/1940 |
1 |
1 |
1 | |||
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45.09 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
These WPA workers are laying sewer extension lines on the grounds of the Algiers Naval Base. Exterior. |
1/7/1941 |
10 |
10 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10 | |||
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45.10 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
WPA workmen erect scaffolding around the Algiers Naval Station preparatory to rehabilitating the structure for use by the Coast Guard. The project is expected to be completed within the next six months. Exterior. |
1/8/1941 |
2 |
2 |
1; 2 | |||
|
45.11 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
WPA workmen removing worn-out flooring at the Algiers Naval Station.They will completely renovate the building. Interior. |
1/8/1941 |
6 |
6 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6 | |||
|
45.12 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
The new outfall sewer system at the Algiers Naval Station has been completed and work is progressing rapidly on the rehabilitation of the various buildings which will be used as dormitories, mess hall and recreation centers. Interior. |
3/3/1941 |
9 |
9 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9 | |||
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45.13 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
U.S. Coast Guard men line up for inspection in their newly renovated dormitory. WPA rehabilitated the building, repaired the mess hall, barracks and administration building. Interior. |
4/1/1941 |
8 |
8 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8 | |||
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45.14 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
U.S. Coast Guard drilling on the parade grounds of the old Algiers Naval Base which is being rehabilitated by WPA. The project involves the renovation of existing buildings to be used as dormitories, recreation center, barracks and administration building. An outfall sewerage system extending 1,900 feet from the existing system is being constructed. Exterior. |
4/1/1941 |
9 |
9 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9 | |||
|
45.15 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
Views of the kitchen, dormitory, recreation center, barracks and administration building of the U.S. Coast Guard Station, now being renovated by the WPA workmen. Interior. |
4/18/1941 |
11 |
11 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11 | |||
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45.16 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
The U.S. Coast Guard station has quarters at the old Algiers Naval Station. A WPA project is now underway at the station which will provide for rehabilitation of existing buildings and grounds and the extension of sewerage facilities. Exterior. |
4/18/1941 |
2 |
2 |
1; 2 | |||
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45.17 |
U.S. Navy |
Algiers Naval Station |
The U.S. Coast Guard on parade at the Algiers Naval Station. The base was recently rehabilitated by WPA workmen and the grounds improved. Exterior. |
8/24/1941 |
7 |
0 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7 |
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