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Location: Birch Bayh Federal Building - Indianapolis IN

Birch Bayh Federal Building Annex – Indianapolis IN

Annexes to the original federal building and courthouse dating to 1905 were completed in 1938. The entire structure was renamed for the late politician Birch Bayh in 2003. From the visitor’s guide to the complex: “Originally half its current size,… read more

Project type: Federal Courthouses, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Birch Bayh Federal Building Murals – Indianapolis IN

“Mail, Transportation and Delivery” and “Early Present Day Indianapolis Life” are two sets of murals painted by Grant Christian in 1935-6 with funding from the Treasury Relief Art Project. The artwork, which is not accessible to the general public, consists… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP)

Birch Bayh Federal Building Friezes – Indianapolis IN

The Birch Bayh Federal Building annex (the rear portion of the building, toward E. New York St.) features two vehicular entrances—one at the northeast and one at the northwest corner of the building. They are capped by identical limestone friezes, titled “Distribution… read more

Project type: Art, Sculpture and Bas Relief
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

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New Deal Map — Washington, DC

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Check out our new 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.