The Coit Tower label for this 10′ x 10′ PWAP fresco “Department Store” by Frede Vidar reads as follows: “Available for purchase are fabrics, toys, wines, and music. Shoppers rest at the lunch counter where the special is advertised at 25 cents.”… read more
The historic Shelton, Connecticut post office was constructed in 1939 with federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.
The historic Shelton, Connecticut post office houses a federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts-funded mural entitled “River Landscape.” The work was painted by Frede Vidar and installed in the post office lobby in 1940.