The historic post office and Federal Building in Merced, California houses multiple examples of New Deal artwork, among which is “Jedediah Smith Crossing the Merced River” a 6′ x 8′ tempera-on-plaster mural. The work, by Helen Forbes, was commissioned by… read more
The historic post office and Federal Building in Merced, California houses multiple examples of New Deal artwork, among which is “Vacheros,” a 6′ x 8′ tempera-on-canvas mural. The work, by Dorothy Puccinelli, was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine… read more
The historic main post office and Federal Building in Merced, California was constructed during the Great Depression with Treasury Department funds. Now known as T.V. Bell station, the facility houses two examples of New Deal artwork. Construction of the building… read more