All Sites

This is an alphabetical list of every New Deal site on our national map, with a thumbnail photo and text.

• Post Office Reliefs - Wakefield MA

  The historic Wakefield, Massachusetts post office features two marble reliefs by Fortunato Tarquinia entitled "Benjamin Franklin" and "George Washington." The project was funded by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts and completed in 1936. Unlike most examples of New Deal artwork at post offices, these are exterior of the building. ...
• Post Office Reliefs - Webster Springs WV

  The historic post office in Webster Springs, West Virginia houses an example of New Deal artwork: "Springtime," a three-panel glazed terra cotta bas relief by Lenore Thomas. It depicts a child swinging with parents on each side.The panels are approximately 3' x 5'. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section ...
• Post Office Reliefs - Windsor CT

  The historic former Windsor, Connecticut post office received New Deal artwork, commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts: a trio of wooden reliefs entitled "Stringing", "Transplanting" and "Harvesting." Created by Nena de Brennecke and originally installed in 1943, the works have since relocated to Windsor's "new" post office, where ...
• Post Office Reliefs (missing) - Jenkins KY

  The historic post office in Jenkins, Kentucky housed New Deal artwork: terra cotta reliefs by F. Jean Thalinger entitled "Miner" and "Daughter." The works are reputedly missing since a 1970s post office renovation. ...
• Post Office Reliefs (relocated / missing) - Lihue HI

  The historic post office building in Lihue, Hawai'i housed examples of New Deal artwork. A competition was held in 1941 for the Treasury of Fine Arts commission for the work. (The actual date of completion / installation is presently unknown to Living New Deal.) Artist Marguerite Blasingame was paid $800 ...
• Post Office Sculpture - Abingdon IL

  The historic post office in Abingdon, Illinois houses a unique terra-cotta relief sculpture by H. Arnold Newell. Entitled "Post Rider," the piece was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts and completed in 1941. ...
• Post Office Sculpture - Arcadia FL

  The historic post office building in Arcadia, Florida contains a 1939 Section of Fine Arts sculpture by Constance Ortmayer entitled "Arcadia." The sculpture is 3.5' x 4.' ...
• Post Office Sculpture - Caldwell NJ

  A Section of Fine Arts plaster lunette, titled “Sorting the Mail," hangs in the lobby of the Caldwell post office. It was made by Brenda Putnam in 1937. ...
• 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 Program (TRAP) or the Section of Fine Arts. Unfortunately, this ...
• Post Office Sculpture - Clyde OH

  The historic Clyde, Ohio post office houses a 1939 wooden relief entitled "Agriculture." It was funded by the Section of Fine Arts and created by William Krusen. The relief depicts a nude woman emphasizing fertility and the productiveness of the land, cradling a shock of wheat in her lap and ...