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Date added: July 25, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
The mural “Hodgen’s Mill” was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was installed in Hodgenville’s historic post office during the Great Depression and has resided there ever since.
Date added: August 10, 2013; Modified: February 12, 2015
The historic post office in Hardinsburg, Kentucky houses an example of new Deal artwork: “Kentucky Homestead,” a Section of Fine Arts commission. It was completed and installed in the post office lobby in 1942.
Date added: August 10, 2013; Modified: February 12, 2015
This mural panel: “Source of Power” — reportedly the only surviving panel of an original set of six — was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
Date added: December 17, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
Lucile Blanch painted this oil on canvas mural, entitled “Crossing to the Battle of Blue Licks,” in 1943 for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the post office lobby.
Date added: December 5, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
Edward Laning painted the mural “The Long Hunters Discover Daniel Boone” for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts in 1942. It is viewable in the William H. Natcher U.S. Courthouse lobby.
Date added: December 26, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
Frank W. Long completed this tempera-on-plaster mural, entitled “Berea Commencement in the Old Days,” in 1940 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the lobby of the Berea Police and Municipal Center (itself a… read more
Date added: November 25, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
Loren R. Fisher painted the 12’1″ x 3’4″ mural “Meeting the Train” for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. The 1942 work is housed in Anchorage, Kentucky’s historic post office building.
Date added: December 16, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
The historic downtown post office in Covington, Kentucky, is home to three sculptures: Carl L. Schmitz’s 1940 limestone sculptures, “Horsebreeding” and “Tobacco,” and Romuald Kraus’s 1942 bronze sculpture, “Justice,” all completed with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine… read more
Date added: July 25, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
The post office contains six murals depicting the history of Harrodsburg. They were painted in 1941 with support from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. Orville Carroll painted five of the six murals. “Daniel Boone and Michael Stoner Arriving at… read more
Date added: December 2, 2014; Modified: January 29, 2015
This horseshoe-shaped stadium was built by the New Deal Public Works Administration in 1937 for the Ashland Public Schools at a cost of $6,500.00. The stadium was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day that same year. The building remains in good condition… read more
Date added: September 30, 2014; Modified: January 20, 2015
The since-demolished McLean Stadium of the University of Kentucky was one of many structures that was either constructed or improved with the assistance of federal New Deal funds. “Although unable to secure funding for expanded seating,” Eric Moyen writes, the… read more
Date added: December 11, 2014; Modified: January 18, 2015
Edward Fern painted this oil on canvas mural in 1942, entitled “Kentucky Mountain Mail En Route,” for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the lobby of the Pineville post office.
Date added: October 29, 2014; Modified: December 29, 2014
“The WPA [Works Progress Administration] armory in Springfield sits atop a hill off Main Street in downtown Springfield. This building still retains a high degree of integrity and is now owned by the city. It serves as a community recreation… read more
Date added: December 21, 2014
Constructed of local Bath County, Kentucky sandstone, the historic Sharpsburg Community Center in Sharpsburg, Kentucky was constructed by the federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1936. The structure was originally built as the community high school’s gym.
Date added: September 30, 2014; Modified: November 6, 2014
The University of Kentucky’s Student Center, completed 1937, is one of several buildings on the university’s campus constructed during the Great Depression with the help of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) financial assistance. The Student Center has since been expanded.