In 1934, Aurelius Battaglia painted two murals for the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood library, “Animal Circus” and “Animal Orchestra.” They occupy two reading alcoves off the Children’s Room to this day. Funding was provided by the Public Works of Art Project… read more
Check out our latest map and guide to the work of the New Deal in Washington, D.C. It includes 500 New Deal sites in the District alone, highlighting 34 notable sites, and includes an inset map of the area around the National Mall which can be used for self-guided walking tours.
Take a look at our previous guides, equally comprehensive, covering key New Deal sites in San Francisco and New York City.
