Completion Year: 1937

The historic former U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse (a.k.a. Main Post Office) in Wilmington, Delaware is located on Rodney Square. "It was designed by Irwin & Leighton in 1933-1935, and building was completed in 1937. It is in the Classical Revival. It is a three-story, cut stone structure with six large stone pillars across the main entrance. the gross building area is 104,669 sq. ft." Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the original building is intact though a modern addition has been added as well. Now privately owned, it now serves as the headquarters for Wilmington Trust. Examples...

The historic post office building in Orrville, Ohio houses an example of New Deal artwork: "Judge Smith Orr and Robert Taggard Planning the New Settlement of Orrville," a mural by Aldo Lazzarini. The work, completed in 1937, was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

The historic post office in Port Washington, New York houses examples of New Deal artwork: "Lighthouse," "Sailing," and "Landscape" murals painted by Harry S. Lane in 1937. The works were commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TRAP).

The historic Frank T. Bow Federal Building (now used by Stark County) houses an impressive collection of New Deal artwork: "Steel Industry," a 13-panel mural by Glenn M. Shaw. Commissioned by the Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP), the works were created in 1934-7.

The Arcadia, Florida post office was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1937. Its cornerstone was laid Mar. 20, 1937. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.

The Bonny Eagle bridge crosses the Saco River inbetween Standish and Hollis Maine on route 35. Formerly a classic New England wooden covered bridge, it was destroyed in the horrific flood of 1936 which heavily damaged more than a hundred bridges across the state. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was the main agency providing the labor for the rebuilding. The WPA bridge has since been replaced by a newer bridge.  

The stately post office in Anna, Illinois was completed in 1937 with Treasury Department funds. Occupancy of the building began on July 31, 1937. The historic building is still in service.

The gorgeous, historic post office in Waseca, Minnesota was built in 1936-7 with Treasury Department funds. The building is still in service.

Elof Wedin painted this oil-on-canvas mural, entitled "Street Scene," in 1937for the lobby of the then-new Litchfield, Minnesota post office. Commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts, the work is viewable at the post office to this day.

The historic post office in International Falls, Minnesota houses an example of New Deal artwork: "Early Logging at Koochiching Falls," a mural painted by Lucia Wiley in 1937. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.