Svend Ericksen Sites

Among several other New Deal artworks at the Lane Tech High School are these carved mahogany bas-reliefs in the school library. These 15' x 6' reliefs were carved by sculptor Peter Paul Ott, with assistance from wood workers Conzelman, Meuzenmeier, Sarner, Ericksen and McGrory. The reliefs were completed between 1936 and 1938 with support from the WPA Federal Art Project.

In 1939, Alfred Lenzi designed two wooden reliefs for the Oakton school with WPA Federal Art Project funds. The 3' x 9' "Farm Animals" was completed with assistance from wood worker Rudolph Franz. The 3′ x 11′ "Wild Animals" was completed with assistance from wood worker Svend Ericksen.