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Location: WPA Historic Markers - Mackinac Island MI

Historic Markers [Stuart House] – Mackinac Island MI

On display at the Stuart House City Museum on Mackinac Island are four (or possibly five) of what were many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. As of 2017 the… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Historic Marker [Manoogian Museum] – Mackinac Island MI

Located inside The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum is one of many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. This example, “Retail Store // American Fur Co // 1818 –… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Historic Marker [Ft. Mackinac] – Mackinac Island MI

On display at the second floor of the Soldiers’ Barracks of Fort Mackinac is one of many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. This example, “Built 1829 // Presbyterian Mission… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

WPA Historic Markers – Mackinac Island MI

“On Mackinac Island, several WPA engravers created incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage.” Hand-carved, many were created for placement outside the island’s historic buildings. After decades of decay, Carpenter Dale Gensman rescued seven signs from disposal… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Historic Marker [Court House] – Mackinac Island MI

In front of the Mackinac Island Courthouse and Police Department building is one of many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. As of 2017 this example, created by J. W…. read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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