WPA Photographs
Paving

Series Number

Project

Series Title

Description

Date Taken

Project Dates

OP #

Negatives

Contact Prints

8x10 Prints

Digital #

33.01

Paving

Almonaster Avenue

2611-2613 Almonaster Avenue at the corner of Law Street. These negatives were made at 3:30 p.m. on April 16, 1941, and show the condition of the residence in the foreground. Exterior.

4/16/1941



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1; 2; 3; 4; 5

33.02

Paving

Almonaster Avenue

Almonaster Avenue from Franklin Avenue before repaving. #1--at Galvez Street to Florida Avenue; #2--at North Miro Street to Florida Avenue; #3 & #4--at North Tonti Street to Florida Avenue; #5--at North Dorgenois Street to Florida Avenue; #6--at Law Street to the river; #7--at Tonti Street to Florida Avenue; #8--at North Johnson Street to Florida Avenue; #9, 10 & 11--at the intersection of North Roman Street & Franklin Avenue to Florida Avenue. Exterior.

2/2/1942



11

0


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11

33.03

Paving

Bienville Street

WPA workmen begin the task of cutting a four foot neutral ground in the middle of Bienville Street from Claiborne Avenue, a distance of 34 blocks. This view is from Bienville Street at Claiborne Avenue. Exterior.

1/20/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

7

1


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7

33.04

Paving

Bienville Street

The building of this neutral ground from Claiborne Avenue to City Park Avenue was designed to avoid traffic accidents. This view is from Bienville Street at Galvez Street. Exterior.

3/7/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

3

3


1; 2; 3

33.05

Paving

Bienville Street

Newly constructed neutral ground on Bienville Street at Helena Street looking to North Carrollton Avenue. The curbing was laid from Claiborne Avenue to City Park Avenue. Exterior.

1/20/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.06

Paving

Broad Street, North

A photo of North Broad Street near St. Bernard Avenue before the street was blacktopped. Exterior.

6/27/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.07

Paving

Broad Street, North

North Broad Street at London Avenue Canal looking towards Esplanade Avenue before work was done. Exterior.

6/27/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.08

Paving

Broad Street, North

WPA workers widening and repaving North Broad Street between Canal and Iberville Streets. Exterior.

8/9/1940



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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6

33.09

Paving

Broad Street, North

These shots were taken before WPA workers widened and repaved North Broad Street from Bruxelles Street to Canal Street. Exterior.

10/2/1940



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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6

33.10

Paving

Broad Street, North

North Broad Street will be widened and repaved by the WPA from St. Bernard Avenue to Florida Avenue. Negatives 2 & 5--WPA workmen laying concrete foundations for the new roadway from London Avenue toward Bruxelles Street; negative #6--WPA workers laying forms preparatory to pouring concrete from Havana Street to Florida Avenue; negative #3--from Havana Street to Bruxelles Street; negative #7--from London Avenue to Florida Avenue. Exterior.

10/23/1940



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1; 2; 3; 4; 5

33.11

Paving

Broad Street, South

WPA workers are extending and paving Broad Street from St. Bernard Avenue to Florida Avenue to form a new traffic artery from downtown New Orleans to Gentilly. This view was taken on South Broad Street from Howard Avenue to Melpomene Street. Exterior.

10/9/1940



2

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1; 2

33.12

Paving

Burgundy Street

WPA removing car tracks on Burgundy Street near Dumaine Street, also adding asphalt before resurfacing Burgundy Street. Exterior.

6/16/1937

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

7

7


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7

33.13

Paving

Canal Boulevard

WPA begins the task of ripping up Canal Boulevard near Robert E. Lee Boulevard preparatory to laying subsurface drainage and paving the street. Exterior.

3/11/1937

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

1

1


1

33.14

Paving

Canal Boulevard

Drag lines begin the ripping up of Canal Boulevard near Robert E. Lee Boulevard. This main artery traffic lane to the lakefront was repaved by WPA and modern subsurface drainage replaced an old open canal. Exterior.

3/11/1937

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

2

1


1; 2

33.15

Paving

Canal Boulevard

WPA crews begin the paving of Canal Boulevard near Robert E. Lee Boulevard. Exterior.

6/15/1937

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

3

3


1; 2; 3

33.16

Paving

Canal Boulevard

WPA crews laying paving on Canal Boulevard near Filmore Street. The repaving of this street and the installation of modern subsurface drainage was a major undertaking of the WPA in New Orleans. Exterior.

7/20/1937

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

4

4


1; 2; 3; 4

33.17

Paving

Canal Boulevard

Damaged concrete roadway on Canal Boulevard between Robert E. Lee Boulevard and the lake, caused by a drag line machine. Exterior.

11/30/1937

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

1

1


1

33.18

Paving

Canal Boulevard

The paving of Canal Boulevard and the installation of subsurface drainage was a major WPA project which gave a new traffic outlet to the lakefront to New Orleans motorists. This view shows Canal Boulevard and Filmore Street. Exterior.

3/11/1937

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

2

2


1; 2

33.19

Paving

Canal Boulevard

The paving of Canal Boulevard by the WPA not only afforded a traffic outlet to the lakefront but also represented a badly needed civic improvement. This view shows Canal Boulevard at Robert E. Boulevard looking towards City Park.

7/6/1938

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

1

1


1

33.20

Paving

Canal Boulevard

The paving and installation of subsurface drainage on Canal Boulevard was not only a major undertaking of the WPA but also gave New Orleans motorists a new traffic outlet to the lakefront. This view is from Canal Boulevard and Robert E. Lee Boulevard looking towards th lake. Exterior.

7/6/1938

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

1

1


1

33.21

Paving

Canal Boulevard

Canal Boulevard showing street and neutral (for New Orleans States). Exterior.

5/8/1939

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

2

2


1; 2

33.22

Paving

Canal Boulevard

Canal Boulevard paving completed. Negative #1--from Florida Avenue to Kenilworth Street; negative #2--from Kenilworth Street to Brooks Street. Exterior.

1/9/1940

3/12/1937-

165-64-1509

2

2


1; 2

33.23

Paving

Catina Street

WPA workers excavating old dirt walks on Catina Street and Brooks Street in Lakeview preparatory to laying new concrete sidewalks. Negative #4--Catina Street at Brooks Street (excavating); negative #5--Brooks Street at Catina Street (destumping). Exterior.

7/5/1939



2

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1; 2

33.24

Paving

City Park Avenue

View of City Park Avenue before street was made wider. Exterior.

1/15/1938



1

1


1

33.25

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at Press and St. Ferdinand Streets before paving by the WPA. Exterior.

11/13/1936

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

3

3


1; 2; 3

33.26

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

Resurfacing of North Claiborne Avenue near St. Roch Avenue. Exterior.

6/15/1937

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.27

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

Paving of North Claiborne Avenue near Alvar Street. Exterior.

7/18/1937

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

3

3


1; 2; 3

33.28

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

View of North Claiborne Avenue at Elysian Fields Avenue before the WPA started to make a wider thoroughfare. Exterior.

1/16/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.29

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at Louisa Street looking uptown after repaving by the WPA. Exterior.

6/27/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.30

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at Alvar Street looking uptown after repaving by the WPA. Exterior.

6/27/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.31

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

Resurfacing of North Claiborne Avenue at Elysian Fields Avenue. North Claiborne Avenue will be resurfaced from Elysian Fields Avenue to Canal Street, a distance of two miles. Exterior.

9/12/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.32

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

Resurfacing of North Claiborne Avenue at Bourbon (Pauger) Street. Exterior.

9/12/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

1


1; 2

33.33

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

Intersection of Frenchmen Street at North Claiborne Avenue looking towards the lake, before new curb was added. Exterior.

9/15/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.34

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at Frenchmen Street, river side, looking towards Elysian Fields Avenue, before new curb was added. Exterior.

9/15/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.35

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at Elysian Fields Avenue, river side, looking towards Canal Street, before new curb was added. Exterior.

9/15/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.36

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at Frenchmen Street looking towards Canal Street. The thoroughfare will be paved from Elysian Fields Avenue to Canal Street, a distance of two miles, at a cost of $175,000. Exterior.

9/15/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.37

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

Resurfacing of North Claiborne Avenue at Elysian Fields Avenue. Exterior.

9/16/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.38

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at Press Street, paved by the WPA. Exterior.

4/12/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

1


1; 2

33.39

Paving

Claiborne Avenue, North

North Claiborne Avenue at St. Ferdinand Street. About two miles of this street, formerly inaccessible to vehicular traffic, opened new residential section through WPA paving. This unit of the citywide paving project estimated at $319,000. Exterior.

4/12/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.40

Paving

Cortez Street, North

WPA workmen repaving North Cortez Street as part of the citywide street improvement program. These photos were taken at the intersection of Iberville Street. Exterior.

12/10/1940



2

1


1; 2

33.41

Paving

Delery Street

WPA workmen constructing gutters on Delery Street near the entrance to Jackson Barracks. Exterior.

5/15/1940



3

3


1; 2; 3

33.42

Paving

DeSaix Boulevard

DeSaix Boulevard from Gentilly Boulevard (DeSaix Circle) to Bayou St. John, one of the many throughfares which will be improved in a WPA-city program. Exterior.

2/2/1942



9

0


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9

33.43

Paving

DeSaix Boulevard

WPA workers are widening and paving DeSaix Boulevard as part of a citywide street improvement program. Exterior.

6/5/1942



7

0


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7

33.44

Paving

Downman Road

Downman Road is now a narrow, rutty thoroughfare connecting the airport with the Chef Highway. Increased activity at the N. O. Airport in connection with national defense will make the construction of a new outlet necessary and it is proposed to construct two 28-foot concrete roadways with a four-foot neutral ground. These views show Downman Road from U. S. 90 to the airport. Exterior.

10/22/1940



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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13

33.45

Paving

Downman Road

WPA workers begin the reconstruction of Downman Road, important traffic artery extending from Chef Menteur Highway to New Orleans' Municipal Airport. They will construct two 28-foot roadways with four-foot neutral grounds. Exterior.

2/13/1941



3

3


1; 2; 3

33.46

Paving

Downman Road

WPA workmen began excavating Downman Road preparatory to paving the stretch with concrete from the Chef Menteur Highway to the New Orleans Municipal Airport. They will construct two 28-foot roadways with a four-foot neutral ground. Exterior.

3/12/1941



9

9


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9

33.47

Paving

Downman Road

WPA is widening and repaving Downman Road from Highway 90 to the New Orleans Municipal Airport. Two 28-foot roadways of concrete will be constructed with a four-foot neutral ground. The project also provides for the construction of two concrete culverts, five and a half by eight feet in size and 100 feet long. Exterior.

4/12/1941



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1; 2; 3; 4

33.48

Paving

Downman Road

WPA workers are installing drainage facilities and paving Downman Road from the Chef Menteur Highway to the N. O. Municipal Airport. They will construct two 28-foot roadways with a four-foot neutral ground and two concrete culverts, five and a half feet by eight feet and 100 feet long. Exterior.

5/8/1941



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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6

33.49

Paving

Downman Road

Widening and repaving of Downman Road from Highway 90 to the Municipal Airport is rapidly nearing completion by WPA. These negatives show WPA workmen excavating the east side of the roadway and the west side which is already complete and opened to residents. Drainage work is approximately 98 percent complete and WPA engineers expect to have the thoroughfare completed by November 15. Exterior.

8/8/1941



12

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12

33.50

Paving

Downman Road

Widening and repaving of Downman Road from Highway 90 to the Municipal Airport is rapidly nearing completion by WPA. WPA engineers expect to have the thoroughfare completed by November 15. Exterior.

10/10/1941



1

0


1

33.51

Paving

Downman Road

WPA crews are now laying the last section of concrete on the lake end of Downman Road which has been widened to permit the construction of two 28-foot concrete roadways and a four foot neutral ground. The Downman Road project, designated by the Secretary of War as being essential to the national defense program, is practically completed and is expected to be opened for traffic by the end of December. Exterior.

11/26/1941



2

0


1; 2

33.52

Paving

Downman Road

WPA engineers estimate the Downman Road project, connecting Highway 90 and the N. O. Airport, will be ready for traffic within three weeks. These negatives show the intersection of the road and the highway and a section of the road midway to the airport, showing the rebuilt thoroughfare which formerly was a narrow winding asphalt road but highly important because of the military concentration on New Orleans' lafefront. Exterior.

11/26/1941



9

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9

33.53

Paving

Downman Road Underpass

WPA workers will build an underpass under the Southern Railway tracks connecting Downman Road with the N. O. Municipal Airport at a cost of $278,000. It will be of steel and concrete, with two 30-foot roadways, a seven-foot neutral strip and two five-foot sidewalks. These views show the proposed location of the underpass. Exterior.

10/10/1941



5

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5

33.54

Paving

Downman Road Underpass

WPA workers are clearing and excavating preliminary to constructing an underpass under the Southern Railway trackes connecting Downman Road and the New Orleans municipal airport. It is expected to cost the city and the WPA approximately $278,000. Exterior.

11/26/1941



3

0


1; 2; 3

33.55

Paving

Downman Road Underpass

The underpass which will connect Downman Road with the New Orleans airport is approximately 23 percent complete. It is being burrowed beneath the Southern Railway tracks and will be of reinforced concrete construction with two wide roadways and walks on each side. WPA engineers expect to have the underpass completed by fall. Exterior.

2/5/1942



10

0


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

33.56

Paving

Downman Road Underpass

WPA workers are constructing an underpass under the Southern RR tracks connecting Downman Road with the New Orleans airport. This view was taken near the center of the underpass looking toward Downman Road which may be seen in the background. WPA recently completed paving of the road. Exterior.

4/6/1942



1

0


1

33.57

Paving

Dumaine Street

Stretch of paving in rear of the French Market at Dumain Street looking toward Esplanade Avenue. Exterior.

6/27/1938



1

1


1

33.58

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at Florida Avenue Canal looking towards Gentilly Boulevard before WPA began paving. Exterior.

8/23/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.59

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at New York Canal, looking towards the lake, befoe WPA paved the thoroughfare as a part of the citywide paving program, which gave another traffic outlet to New Orleans' motorists. Exterior.

11/14/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

4

4


1; 2; 3; 4

33.60

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at New York Canal, looking towards Gentilly Boulevard, befoe WPA paved the thoroughfare as a part of the citywide paving program, which gave another traffic outlet to New Orleans' motorists. Exterior.

11/14/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.61

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at Prentiss Canal, looking towards Gentilly Boulevard, befoe WPA paved the thoroughfare as a part of the citywide paving program, which gave another traffic outlet to New Orleans' motorists. Exterior.

11/14/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.62

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at Prentiss Canal, looking towards the lake, befoe WPA paved the thoroughfare as a part of the citywide paving program, which gave another traffic outlet to New Orleans' motorists. Exterior.

11/14/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.63

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

The beginning of the paving of Elysian Fields Avenue at Gentilly Boulevard. This paving was a part of the citywide program and gives New Orleans another outlet to the lakefront. Exterior.

2/8/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.64

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Workmen pouring concrete on Elysian Fields Avenue between Dreux and Fillmore Streets. Exterior.

3/8/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.65

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Completion of paving on Elysian Fields Avenue at Gentilly Boulevard. Exterior.

3/8/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.66

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at Dreux Avenue looking towards Gentilly Boulevard. Exterior.

3/8/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.67

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at New York Canal (Milneberg) before WPA began the paving of the thoroughfare which now serves motorists to the lakefront. Exterior.

3/10/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.68

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at New York Canal before WPA started paving the thoroughfare. Exterior.

4/20/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.69

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

WPA workmen building bridge over New York Canal preparatory to laying concrete on Elysian Fields Avenue near the lakefront. Exterior.

4/20/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.70

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

WPA workmen finish the laying of concrete on the lower side of Elysian Fields Avenue at the New York Canal. Exterior.

5/25/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.71

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

New paving on Elysian Fields Avenue at the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard. The stretch of paving on the left side of the neutral ground extends all the way to the lake and the stretch on the right side is only a block long but is rapidly being pushed lakeward. Exterior.

6/6/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.72

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields paving near Gentilly Boulevard nearing completion by WPA workmen. One lane now extends all the way to Lake Pontchartrain and the other is being rapidly pushed lakeward. Exterior.

6/6/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.73

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue at New York Canal. Exterior.

7/20/1939



2

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1; 2

33.74

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

WPA paving crews have reached Fillmore Avenue in the paving of the upper side of Elysian Fields Avenue. The lower side of the thoroughfare is paved from Gentilly Boulevard to the New York Canal and is opened to traffic. This view is looking towards Dreux Avenue. Exterior.

7/20/1939



1

1


1

33.75

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

WPA paving crews have reached Fillmore Avenue in the paving of the upper side of Elysian Fields Avenue. The lower side of the thoroughfare is paved from Gentilly Boulevard to the New York Canal and is opened to traffic. This view is taken from Mithra Street looking towards the lake. Exterior.

7/20/1939



1

1


1

33.76

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Panorama view of Elysian Fields Avenue at Lombard Street looking towards Lake Pontchartrain. The thoroughfare was widened and two traffic lanes paved by WPA. Exterior.

9/20/1939



2

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1; 2

33.77

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Elysian Fields Avenue nearing completion by WPA. Views showing concrete curing on Elysian Fields Avenue looking towards Gentilly Boulevard, looking toward the lake, and WPA workmen destumping old track bed of "Smokey Mary" on Elysian Fields neutral ground at Mirabeau Street. Exterior.

9/20/1939



3

3


1; 2; 3

33.78

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

WPA workmen have paved Elysian Fields Avenue to relieve downtown traffic and to provide another outlet to the lakefront. This photo was taken at Prentiss Canal looking towards Gentilly Boulevard. Exterior.

5/5/1940



3

3


1; 2; 3

33.79

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

Before shot of Elysian Fields Avenue at Gentilly Boulevard looking towards the river. Exterior.

7/9/1940



1

1


1

33.80

Paving

Elysian Fields Avenue

View of Elysian Fields Avenue at the lakefront. Exterior.

5/28/1941



1

0


1

33.81

Paving

Elysian Fields Overpass

WPA workers will construct an overpass on Elysian Fields to cross the New Orleans Terminal Railway Company tracks and the Florida Avenue Canal. It will be of reinforced concrete construction with two 36-foot roadways, two five-foot sidewalks and a two-foot neutral strip. The construction of an overpass here will provide an open thoroughfare between Florida Avenue Canal and Lake Pontchartrain. These views were taken on Elysian Fields Avenue looking towards the Florida Avenue Canal. Exterior.

3/28/1942



4

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1; 2; 3; 4

33.82

Paving

Esplanade Avenue

WPA workmen widen Esplanade Avenue (shown here near Broad Street) and resurface the street. Exterior.

3/28/1939



4

4


1; 2; 3; 4

33.83

Paving

Esplanade Avenue

Esplanade Avenue widened by WPA workmen. This view was taken on Esplanade Avenue looking towards North Rocheblave Street. Exterior.

5/15/1939



1

1


1

33.84

Paving

Florida Avenue

The paving of Florida Avenue from Canal Boulevard to West End Boulevard formed a connecting link between the two thoroughfares for motorists. Negative #8--Florida Avenue at Canal Boulevard to West End Boulevard; negative #9--Florida Avenue at West End Boulevard to Canal Boulevard. Exterior.

4/20/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.85

Paving

Florida Avenue

WPA workers are nearing completion on the repaving of Florida Avenue near Mazant Street towards the Industrial Canal. The newly paved road will serve as an outlet for the shipyard road, now under construction by WPA. Exterior.

10/10/1941



4

0


1; 2; 3; 4

33.86

Paving

Florida Avenue

Construction of a new outlet to New Orleans' shipyards, via Florida Avenue is contemplated by the city of New Orleans with WPA assistance. These views show the condition of the road before improvements. #1--Florida Avenue from Parish Avenue to St. Bernard Avenue; #2--from St. Bernard Avenue to Parish Avenue; #3--from Parish Avenue to Gentilly Boulevard; #4 & #5--from Gentilly Boulevard to Republic Street; #6--from Havana Street to Gentilly Boulevard; #7--from Republic Street to Broad Street; #8--from Broad Street pumping station to Gentilly Boulevard; #9--from Broad Street to the intersection of Agriculture and Annette Streets; #10--from the intersection of Agriculture and Annette Streets to Broad Street; #11--from the intersection of Agriculture and Annette Streets to St. Anthony Street; #12--from St. Anthony Street to Broad Street. Exterior.

3/3/1942



12

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12

33.87

Paving

Florida Avenue

The city of New Orleans is contemplating the paving of Florida Avenue to provide a new outlet to the new shipyards. These views were taken before improvements began. #1--at St. Anthony Street to Pauger Street; #2--at Touro Street to St. Anthony Street; #3--at the intersection with Frenchmen Street to Elysian Fields Avenue; #4--at Frenchmen Street bridge; #5--at Elysian Fields Avenue to Frenchmen Street; #6--at Elysian Fields Avenue to Mandeville Street; #7--at Spain Street to Elysian Fields Avenue; #8--at St. Roch Avenue to Arts Street; #9--at Arts Street to St. Roch Avenue; #10--at Painters Street to Franklin Avenue; #11--at Franklin Avenue to Painters Street; #12--at Franklin Avenue to Eads Street. Exterior.

3/12/1942



12

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12

33.88

Paving

Florida Avenue

These views of Florida Avenue were taken before the city and the WPA paved the thoroughfare to provide a new outlet to the shipyards. Negatives #4 & #5--from Eads Street to Almonaster Avenue; #6 & #7--from Almonaster Avenue to Eads Street; #8 & #9--at Port Street Railroad Crossing to Press Street; #10 & #11--at Press Street to Port Street Railroad Crossing; #12--at Feliciana Street to Port Street Railroad Crossing. Exterior.

4/27/1942



9

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9

33.89

Paving

Florida Avenue

Florida Avenue before widening and repaving work began. These views show: negative #1--at Feliciana Street to Port Street Railroad Crossing; #2--at Feliciana Street to Louisa Street; #5--at Piety Street to Feliciana Street; #6--at Desire Street to Piety Street; #7 & #8--at Desire Street to Congress Street; #9 & #10--at Independence Street to Desire Street; #11--at Independence Street to Alvar Street. Exterior.

4/27/1942



9

0


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9

33.90

Paving

Florida Avenue

The city of New Orleans wants to open a new traffic outlet to the shipyards via Florida Avenue. These views show: #2--at Alvar Street to France Street; #4--at France Street to Alvar Street; #7--at France Street to the Industrial Canal; #8--from the Industrial Canal bridge to France Street; #10--looking east to the Industrial Canal bridge; #11--at Jordan Street to Reynes Street; #12--at Forstall Street to the Industrial Canal. Exterior.

4/27/1942



7

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7

33.91

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Elysian Fields Avenue at Gentilly Boulevard before WPA began paving the street to the lakefront. Exterior.

8/23/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.92

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at Peoples Avenue before WPA started paving the thoroughfare from Maurepas Street to Peoples Avenue. Exterior.

8/23/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.93

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at Elysian Fields Avenue looking towards Florida Avenue Canal before widening and paving. Estimated cost of Gentilly unit: $600,000. Exterior.

8/23/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.94

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at London Avenue Canal before WPA started paving the thoroughfare from Maurepas Street to Peoples Avenue. Exterior.

8/23/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.95

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at St. Bernard Avenue looking towards Franklin Avenue before widening and paving. Exterior.

8/23/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.96

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at Belfort Avenue where WPA workmen are establishing a grade for the new two-lane concrete thoroughfare. Exterior.

10/6/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

3

3


1; 2; 3

33.97

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

WPA workmen rip up old road at Gentilly Boulevard and Castiglione Street preparatory to paving. Exterior.

10/6/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.98

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Diggers rip up old paving on Gentilly Boulevard at Lapeyrouse Street preparatory to paving. Exterior.

10/6/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

6

6


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6

33.99

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at Allen Street looking towards London Avenue Canal, before widening and repaving. Exterior.

10/31/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.100

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

The first lap of the Gentilly Boulevard paving project. This view was taken near Serantine Street. Exterior.

10/31/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

10

10


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

33.101

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at London Avenue Canal before widening and repaving from Bayou Road to Peoples Avenue. Exterior.

10/31/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.102

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

2822 Gentilly Boulevard at Pauger Street--cutting of property line for new boulevard. Exterior.

11/4/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

0


1; 2

33.103

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at the Onzaga Street entrance to the Fairgrounds after widening and repaving by the WPA. Exterior.

11/4/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

3

3


1; 2; 3

33.104

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

WPA workmen clearing the site of the new bus terminal on Gentilly Boulevard at St. Bernard Circle. Exterior.

11/4/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.105

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard looking toward St. Bernard Circle from Franklin Avenue before widening and repaving. This photo shows preliminary work on the project. Exterior.

11/4/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.106

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Paving approach to St. Bernard Circle preparatory to the widening and paving of Gentilly Boulevard, which it connects. This view was taken from the Circle looking towards Esplanade Avenue. Exterior.

11/4/1938

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

5

5


1; 2; 3; 4; 5

33.107

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Blacktopping Gentilly Boulevard at Allen Street. Exterior.

1/11/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.108

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at Frenchmen Street. Exterior.

2/6/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.109

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Steam shovel ripping old paving on Gentilly Boulevard at Elysian Fields Avenue preparatory to paving. Exterior.

2/6/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

5

5


1; 2; 3; 4; 5

33.110

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard near Maurepas Street. Exterior.

2/6/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.111

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

WPA workmen replanting oak trees on Gentilly Boulevard at Franklin Avenue. The trees were in the path of the widened thoroughfare and were moved back 20 feet to the new sidewalk area. Exterior.

3/17/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

7

7


1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7

33.112

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Paving of Gentilly Boulevard at Franklin Avenue, last stretch of a major unit of the citywide paving program. Exterior.

4/4/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

3

3


1; 2; 3

33.113

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

#1--Gentilly Boulevard at Paris Avenue to St. Bernard Circle; #2--Gentilly Boulevard to Allen Street towards Frenchmen Street. Exterior.

4/4/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

3

1


1; 2; 3

33.114

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Blacktopping Gentilly Boulevard at Franklin Avenue. Exterior.

4/4/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.115

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Blacktopping Gentilly Boulevard at Elysian Fields Avenue, the finishing touches to a major unit of the citywide paving program. Exterior.

4/4/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.116

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

The last lap of the Gentilly Boulevard paving project. This view shows Gentilly Boulevard at DeMontluzin Street looking towards Franklin Avenue. Exterior.

4/12/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.117

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at Baccich Street looking towards Franklin Avenue. Exterior.

4/20/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

1


1; 2

33.118

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at Venus Street. Exterior.

4/20/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.119

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

WPA workmen laying concrete sidewalks on Gentilly Boulevard near Elysian Fields Avenue. Exterior.

5/14/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.120

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at London Avenue Canal. The photo shows the newly constructed roadway, two-lane traffic arteries, each 36 feet wide with a six foot neutral ground. Exterior.

5/15/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

2

2


1; 2

33.121

Paving

Gentilly Boulevard

Gentilly Boulevard at St. Bernard Circle towards Paris Avenue. Gentilly Boulevard was widened and developed by WPA from a narrow blacktopped street to a broad double lane thoroughfare. Exterior.

11/2/1939

2/21/1938-

465-64-1-42

1

1


1

33.122

Paving

Gibson Street

WPA workers will pave Gibson Street to serve residents of the new St. Bernard Housing Project. Negative #1--at Milton Street to Senate Street; #2--at Milton Street to Sere Street; #3--at Foy Street to Milton Street; #4--at Foy Street to Senate Street. Exterior.

2/24/1942



6

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1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6

33.123