Post Office Mural – Claremont CA

Post Office Mural - Claremont CA

In 1937, Milford Zornes (assisted by George Biddle) painted an enormous oil-on-canvas mural, “California Landscape,” in the Claremont, CA, post office. The mural was funded by the Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP). The 58′ x 3’4″ mural wraps around all… read more

Post Office Sculpture – Claremont CA

A carved wood sculpture entitled “Eagle” by sculptor and film actor Stuart Holmes was installed at the post office in Claremont, CA. It is unclear when the sculpture was completed and whether it was funded by the Treasury Relief Arts… read more

Post Office – Claremont CA

Post Office – Claremont CA

The post office in Claremont, CA, was constructed by the federal Treasury Department between 1935 and 1936. The design is Spanish (or Mexican) Revival, which was very popular in Southern California at the time. Still in use today, the post… read more