The historic Hyannis post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: “Cape Cod Fishermen.” This relief was created by Benjamin Hawkins. Commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts, the work was completed in 1939.
The bas relief “Early Traders,” by Benjamin Hawkins, was produced for historic Penns Grove in 1942 with Treasury Section of Fine Arts funds.
The U.S. Court and Custom House in St. Louis was constructed using U.S. Treasury Department funds between 1933 and 1935. “The U.S. Court/Custom House is located at Tucker and Market Streets. The building has 1/2 Egyptian Style columns in a… 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.
