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Location: William Penn Annex - Philadelphia PA

Robert N. C. Nix Federal Building: Amateis Bas Reliefs – Philadelphia PA

"Mail Delivery - North"

The four large granite bas reliefs installed along the side of the William Penn Annex/Robert N. C. Nix Federal Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were carved by Edmond R. Amateis. They are collectively titled “Mail Delivery – North, South, East, West,”… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Robert N. C. Nix Federal Building: De Lue Bas Reliefs – Philadelphia PA

"Justice"

The two large granite reliefs “Law” and “Justice”, as well as two large stone eagles, were carved by Donald De Lue. They were commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts in 1940. They are installed around the exterior of… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Robert N. C. Nix Federal Building – Philadelphia PA

The monumental Moderne-style Robert N. C. Nix Federal Building, sometimes known as the William Penn Annex, was constructed under the auspices of the federal Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1937 and 1941. Its exterior features multiple examples of New Deal… read more

Project type: Administrative Buildings, Federal Courthouses, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department, Public Works Administration (PWA)

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