• Post Office - Oconomowoc WI
    Constructed by the Treasury in 1936.
  • Post Office Mural - Oconomowoc WI
    This 5' x 14' oil on canvas entitled "Winter Sports" was painted for the post office by Edward Morton in 1938. "The Oconomowoc mural, which was taken off of the wall in the 1970's and stored in the basement of the post office, was in devastating condition when it arrived at the laboratory in 2003. The original adhesive used to adhere the mural to the wall was lead based, a common adhesive for artists of the time. While this adhesive is extremely strong, it is considered non-reversible. Much paint loss must have occurred during the removal process, due to the...