High School - Haskell, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 33° 09.790 W 099° 44.001
14S E 431619 N 3669615
The Public Works Administration (PWA) funded the construction of the High School in Haskell TX.
Waymark Code: WM10VHY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Geojeepsters
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"A story published in the Abilene Reporter-News in 1936 provides details about the project: “Prepare to Build Haskell’s School

HASKELL, Sept. 19. – Razing of ruins of the old Haskell high school building, burned March 20, will begin early next week and construction on the new $47,000 building replacing it will be started as soon as possible, Superintendent 0. B. were announced Saturday.

The new structure, a one-story brick building, is being constructed through a loan and grant from the PWA. The building will contain eleven classrooms, a library, and office quarters, and Is being designed so as to permit extensions being added la the future. An application is pending for additional PWA funds.

W. R. Truss of Abilene is general contractor for the building.”

Project type: Other

Date built or created: 1936

Location: Haskell, Texas High School

City: Haskell

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

Website for additional information: Not listed
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