![]() Iola Explorations
Learn more about Iola by following the links below:
WPA projectsAddress:
208 W. Madison Avenue
Email Address: lauradarla@cox.net About this Exploration: ![]() Additionally, you can go to Riverside Park and see more WPA projects that include the Mustang football field, the river dike that surrounds the park, the big park shelter, and the renovated pool house and pool, which was built inside the WPA pool, the community building that used to be home to the Kansas Army National Guard and the horse shelter that now houses Columbia Metals.
This is a drive by exploration that shows the success of the WPA projects to put people to work during the Great Depression.
![]() Other WPA projects can be seen throughout the city by driving or by taking a special Fearless Fred Trolley ride called, "Discover Iola." Special tours can be given by calling 620.228.0439 or email lauradarla@cox.net to be put on the mailing list for the Fearless Fred Trolley Newsletter (all the scheduled trolley tours are mentioned in the newsletter!)
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