This oil on canvas mural, entitled “Community Life of Oak Park in the 19th Century,” was painted in 1936 by Emmanuel Jacobson and Ralf Henricksen, with assistance from Charles Copeland and Irene Biannucci. The work was funded by the WPA… read more
The mural “Rural Scenes—Wakurusa Valley” was painted in 1941 by Irene Bianucci as a Section of Fine Arts-funded work. Itwas installed in the lobby of the historic Mount Carroll post office.
The two 6′ x 8′ panels of this mural “Discovery of America” by Irene Bianucci. They were completed with WPA Federal Art Project funds in 1940 and restored in 1997.
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.
