The two 9′ x 34′ panels of the mural “The Children’s World” were painted by Francis Coan with WPA Federal Art Project funds. They were moved from the Hild Library and restored in 1998.
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.
