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Digging Pits for Shrubs

Location : Washington, DC
Date : Oct, 1938
Agency : WPA
Credits : Highton
Owner : NARA (SPB)
Medium : B&W Photo
Control Number : 69-N-108

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Description : WPA workers are pictured here digging pits for shrubs to be planted near the Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University. This project was undertaken by the WPA in October, 1938. A total of 78 workers are employed.

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[Public Buildings][Colleges and Universities][Howard University Landscaping Project]