A New Deal mural entitled “Louisiana Bayou” was painted in 1939 by Paul Rohland. It was relocated from the original post office to the current post office in 1971. Rohland’s wife, Carolie painted murals for Bunkie, LA and Sylvania, GA.
Completed by Paul Rohland in 1940, “Dogwood and Azaleas” was originally installed in the Decatur, GA post office. The above photo dates to when it resided there, before being moved to the Federal Building in Atlanta.
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.
