Jefferson League Sites

Four WPA murals by Jefferson League show historical stages in the history of the neighborhood; the fifth is a map of the community at the turn of the century. Medium: oil on canvas Size: 5 murals; 4 11' x 6'2", 1 7' x 6'2" Restoration Info: Restored 1999

In 1937, Jefferson League painted five murals for the College of Pharmacy depicting "The Story of Natural Drugs": "Digitalis," "Opium," "Cinchona," "Quinine" and "Coca and Peyote." The murals were funded by the WPA Federal Art Project.