The Astronomer’s Monument is one of L. Archibald Garner’s well-known public works. It was completed in 1934 with PWAP support. It pays homage to six great astronomers: Hipparchus, Nicolas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, and William Herschel. Although… read more
This sculptor by Djey el Djey entitled “The Vanquished Race” (also referred to as the “The Vanishing Race” was commissioned by the WPA’s Fine Arts Program in 1936. Master sculptor Lorado Taft lauded sculptor Djey el Djey, saying, “I will… 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.
