SCITUATE VISITORS CENTER INCORPORATED A WPA PRESERVATION

SCITUATE, MA

The Scituate Visitors Center Incorporated is a historic building in Scituate, Massachusetts that was constructed as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s. The WPA was a New Deal agency that aimed to create jobs for unemployed Americans during the Great Depression by funding public works projects.

The Scituate Visitors Center was built as a WPA preservation project to restore a historic 18th-century house and turn it into a center for tourism and community events. The building is a beautiful example of Colonial architecture, with its clapboard siding, sloping roof, and classic New England style.

Today, the Scituate Visitors Center is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The building houses a visitor information center, an art gallery, a museum, and a gift shop. It also serves as a venue for community events and activities, such as concerts and art shows.

The Scituate Visitors Center Incorporated is a testament to the enduring legacy of the WPA and its commitment to preserving America's cultural heritage. The center is a cherished landmark in the Scituate community and a reminder of the enduring value of historic preservation.

SCITUATE VISITORS CENTER INCORPORATED A WPA PRESERVATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SCITUATE MA. US MID #8402500996

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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35 DREAMWOLD ROAD
SCITUATE
MA
02066-2521

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