Roswell in Chaves County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Roswell and the New Deal

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017

1. Roswell and the New Deal Marker

Inscription. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt implemented the “New Deal,” a plan for ending the Great Depression. His economic program was was based on relief, recovery, and reform and included the introduction of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA was created in hopes of returning the unemployed to the workforce, creating construction jobs, and securing work for artists, writers, and musicians. The WPA completed construction of Roswell City Hall in 1938. Through Roosevelt's initiative, the WPA undertook many projects in and around Roswell for the betterment of the community.

Erected by Funding support provided by Lawrence C. Harris, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, and the 2012 Centennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 33° 23.845′ N, 104° 31.458′ W. Marker is in Roswell, New Mexico,

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in Chaves County. It is on North Richardson Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 North Richardson Avenue, Roswell NM 88201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Simpson Chisum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Continental Oil Company Station 1 (about 400 feet away); Roswell's Military Institutes (about 400 feet away); Roswell Pioneer Plaza (about 400 feet away); Humble Beginnings (about 400 feet away); Roswell’s First General Store and Post Office (about 500 feet away); N.M. 200th Coast Artillery AA Regt. (about 500 feet away); Chaves County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017

2. Roswell and the New Deal Marker

markers in Roswell.

Roswell City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017

3. Roswell City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.