Cast in 1939 by Marugg, the architect of the pool building was Aymar Embury II. This was a project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Pioneer Street, west from and across Van Brunt Street, showing a W. P. A. sewer project. Pioneer Street ends at Van Brunt Street, the section of the thoroughfare proceeding from there on is William Street.

Street address: Pioneer Street & Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY

Nelson Street, west from and across Hicks Street, showing a W.P.A. sewer project. On the left, at the N.W. corner of the two streets, is Public School No. 27. September 29, 1936 Works Progress Administration Five Boroughs Project

Street address: Nelson Street & Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY