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Artist: Edward Laning

Federal Courthouse Mural – Brooklyn NY

Edward Laning completed a mural entitled “The Role of the Immigrant in the Industrial Development of America” in 1938 for the Dining Hall in the Administration Building on Ellis Island with funding from the WPA’s Federal Art Project. “The mural was 10 feet… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)

New York Public Library Murals – New York NY

The McGraw Rotunda of the 5th Ave. library building contains a set of WPA murals: “It features The Story of the Recorded Word, a set of four large arched panels by Edward Laning, were executed for the McGraw Rotunda of… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Richmond County Administration Building (old Federal Building) Mural – Rockingham NC

"The Post as  Connecting Thread in Human Life"

The historic former New Deal post office and federal building—now the Richmond County Administration Building—in Rockingham, North Carolina received an example of New Deal artwork upon its completion. Commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts, Edward Laning painted this… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

William H. Natcher U.S. Courthouse – Bowling Green KY

What is now known as the William H. Natcher U.S. Courthouse in Bowling Green, Kentucky was constructed as the United States Post Office and Courthouse in 1940-1. Construction was funded by the Treasury Department. The building also houses New Deal… read more

Project type: Federal Courthouses, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department

William H. Natcher U.S. Courthouse Mural – Bowling Green KY

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.

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

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