Baywood Elementary School Animals and Children Mural – San Mateo CA

This 1940 oil-on-canvas mural by George Goethke covers all 4 walls of the kindergarten room of Baywood Elementary School (formerly the George Hall School).

Beach Chalet: Fresco Mural Cycle – San Francisco CA

The Beach Chalet at the western end of Golden Gate Park, built in 1925, is home to a trove of New Deal artworks in the first floor lobby, or entrance hall. The centerpiece of the Beach Chalet’s artworks is an… read more

Beach Chalet: Monochrome Frescoes – San Francisco CA

The Beach Chalet at the western end of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco contains several New Deal artworks. Lucian Labaudt painted a set of monochrome frescoes around the stairwell and in the corridor to the restrooms on the south… read more

Beach Chalet: Mosaics – San Francisco CA

The Beach Chalet contains several New Deal artworks.  Include decorative mosaics by Primo Caredio, done in 1937.  They are located in the South Staircase and over the north and east doorways of the large first-floor lobby. All the Beach Chalet… read more

Beach Chalet: Staircase Sculptures – San Francisco CA

Michael von Meyer created the enameled, magnolia wood carvings, called “Sea Creatures,” in the balustrade of the south stairway of the Beach Chalet.  The carvings are 36″ high and run all the way up to the second floor, about 25… read more

Beaumont Library Mural – Beaumont CA

The Federal Art Project (FAP) funded several art works currently located at the Beaumont Library in Beaumont, Calif. The pieces include a mural, a watercolor, and a sculpture created by WPA artists. 1. Watercolor by John Warren. Labeled as FAP on… read more

Beech River Heritage Museum (Old Post Office) Mural – Lexington TN

This oil-on-canvas mural by Grace Greenwood, entitled “The Progress of Power,” was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts and completed in 1940. It is housed in the Beech River Heritage Museum, which is the former post office.

Belden Station Post Office Mural – Norwalk CT

The Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Building Norwalk” was painted in 1938 by Arnold Blanch for the Belden Station post office in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Belding School Mural – Chicago IL

The Belding School contains a WPA mural “Children’s Activities” by Roberta Elvis. Medium: oil on canvas Size: 15′ x 5’4″

Bellevue Hospital: Amero Mural (destroyed) – New York NY

In the late 1930s Emilio Amero completed work on the mural entitled  “Tropical and Hudson Valley Vegetation,” for the entrance lobby in the new Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital. It was one of over a dozen murals painted by artists for the… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Arenal Mural – New York NY

In 1936 Luis Arenal and his assistant completed work on the mural entitled  “North American Tropical Vegetation,” for the First Lobby Stairway of the new Psychiatric Building at Bellevue Hospital. It was one of over a dozen murals painted by artists… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Furedi Mural – New York NY

In the late 1930s Lily Furedi painted the mural entitled “Simple Way of Life” for the women’s large occupational therapy room in the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital, It was one of over a dozen murals painted by artists for the building with… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Horn Mural – New York NY

In the late 1930s, Axel Horn and an assistant, George Brodsky, who was a veteran of the Lincoln Battalion, completed work on the mural entitled “Industrial Landscape” for the first floor waiting room in the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital…. read more

Bellevue Hospital: Karp Mural – New York NY

In 1936 and 1937 William Karp painted a mural entitled “Normal Pursuits of Man” for the occupational therapy exhibition room in the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital. It was one of over a dozen murals painted by artists for the psychiatric… read more

Bellevue Hospital: laSpina Mural – New York NY

In the early 1940s Nunzio laSpina completed work on a mural decoration for the ceiling in the lobby of the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital. LaSpina was one of over a dozen artists commissioned by the Federal Art Project (FAP)… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Ludins Mural – New York NY

In the late 1930s Ryah Ludins painted the mural entitled “Recreational Grounds of New York City” for the men’s recreation room in the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital. It was one of over a dozen murals painted by artists for the… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Quirt Mural – New York NY

In 1937 Walter Quirt completed work on the mural entitled The Growth of Medicine from Primitive Times for the doctor’s lounge room of the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital. Quirt was one of over a dozen artists commissioned by the Federal Art… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Reisman Mural – New York NY

In 1936 Phil Reisman was one of over twelve artists commissioned by the Federal Art Project arm of the Works Progress Administration to paint a series of murals for the Psychiatric Building at Bellevue Hospital. With funding provided by the… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Ross Mural – New York NY

In the late 1930s, Louis Ross completed work on the mural entitled “Cyclorama of Handicrafts” for the classroom in the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital. Ross was one of over a dozen artists commissioned by the Federal Art Project arm… read more

Bellevue Hospital: Tait Mural – New York NY

In the mid 1930s, Agnes Tait completed work on the mural entitled “Summer Holiday” for the women’s recreation room in the Psychiatric Building of Bellevue Hospital. Tait was one of over a dozen artists commissioned by the Federal Art Project arm of… read more

Belmont High School: Herron Sculpture – Los Angeles CA

Artist Jason Herron sculpted “Modern Youth” for Belmont Senior High School in Los Angeles, CA, with Federal Arts Project (FAP) funds. Located on the school’s front lawn, the sculpture “represents the scholastic interests as well as the athletic accomplishments of… read more

Belmont High School: Noble Mural – Los Angeles CA

In 1937, Raymond Noble painted a mural for Belmont High School in Los Angeles, CA. He received funding from the Federal Art Project (FAP).

Belmont High School: Spohn Mosaic – Los Angeles CA

Artist Stanley Spohn designed a tile mosaic for a drinking fountain at Belmont High School in Los Angeles, CA. He received funding from the Federal Arts Project (FAP). Spohn described the mosaic as being “handled in a manner reminiscent of… read more

Benicia Old State Capitol Building Painting – Benicia CA

“The Legend of El Diablo” “…is an oil painting on masonite done by Clarkson Dye (FAP/WPA Project #7754). It measures 42-1/4″ x 52-1/2″ and hangs in the second floor legislative meeting room. Originally this painting was installed at Mt. Diablo… read more

Benjamin Franklin Middle School (former) Murals – Norwalk CT

The former Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Norwalk, Connecticut houses two 15′ x 11′ oil on canvas murals by Harry Townsend, titled “Work, the Soul of Progress” and “Arrival of the First Settlers.” They were painted in 1938 for the… read more

Bennett School: Dahlstrom Mural – Chicago IL

The Bennett School contains this WPA mural “History of Books” by Gustaf Dahlstrom, a 4’6″ x 70′ oil on canvas frieze in 15 sections. The frieze was restored in 2000.

Bennett School: Spongberg Mural – Chicago IL

The Bennett School contains a mural “Children’s Subjects” by Grace Spongberg, depicting four subjects: 1) Art, 2) History, 3) Science, 4) Music Medium: oil on canvas Size: 4 panels, each 11′ x 6′ Restoration Info: Restored 2001

Benton Grammar School (former): Walt Disney Murals – Kansas City MO

Walt Disney contributed drawings for WPA murals at the former Benton Grammar School (the school he attended as a boy, later renamed D.A. Holmes Elementary). The murals were completed by WPA artists and delighted children for decades. The school was… read more

Berea Police and Municipal Center (Old Post Office) Mural – Berea KY

Frank W. Long completed this tempera-on-plaster mural, entitled “Berea Commencement in the Old Days,” in 1940 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the lobby of the Berea Police and Municipal Center (itself a… read more

Berkeley High School: Braghetta Bas Reliefs on Community Theater – Berkeley CA

The entrance to Berkeley Community Theater on the interior courtyard of Berkeley High School is adorned by two cast stone bas-relief sculptures by Lulu Braghetta. On is female, with “Drama, Dance, Music” inscribed in relief, and the other is male,… read more

Berkeley High School: Braghetta Bas Reliefs on G Building – Berkeley CA

The G Building of Berkeley High School sports a large group of cast stone bas-relief sculptures on the exterior.  The artist was Lulu Braghetta, who worked under the auspices of the Federal Art Project (FAP) of the Works Progress Administration…. read more

Berkeley High School: Howard Bas Reliefs on Community Theater – Berkeley CA

Berkeley High School’s Community Theater is adorned with cast stone bas-relief sculptures by Robert Howard, son of architect John Galen Howard.  The sculptures are on the exterior side of the building, along Allston Way and facing the Berkeley Civic Center… read more

Berkeley High School: Schnier Bas-Relief on H Building – Berkeley CA

Jacques Schnier created the impressive bas-relief sculpture, “St. George and the Dragon”, that fills a huge space on the west (exterior) side of Berkeley High School’s building H (a former Science and Industrial Arts Building), which faces Martin Luther King… read more

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center: Gates Mural – Bethesda MD

Robert F. Gates painted the mural, “Montgomery County Farm Women’s Market,” in 1939 for the Bethesda post office, which was closed in 2012. It shows a woman feeding animals next to women selling produce at the Farm Women’s Market, which… read more

Beverly Hills High School: Napolitano Mural – Beverly Hills CA

In 1937, artist P. G. Napolitano painted a fresco panel for Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, CA. The fresco, located in the school’s music room, was funded by the Federal Art Project (FAP). “Mr. Napolitano’s main interest has… read more

Billie Jean King Main Library: Miller Murals – Long Beach CA

Suzanne Miller painted a 9-panel mural series in 1937 under the auspices of  the WPA Federal Art Project (FAP).  The murals are known both as “Children’s Stories” and “Scenes from English Language Literature”.   The murals include scenes drawn from… read more

Birch Bayh Federal Building Friezes – Indianapolis IN

The Birch Bayh Federal Building annex (the rear portion of the building, toward E. New York St.) features two vehicular entrances—one at the northeast and one at the northwest corner of the building. They are capped by identical limestone friezes, titled “Distribution… read more

Birch Bayh Federal Building Murals – Indianapolis IN

“Mail, Transportation and Delivery” and “Early Present Day Indianapolis Life” are two sets of murals painted by Grant Christian in 1935-6 with funding from the Treasury Relief Art Project. The artwork, which is not accessible to the general public, consists… read more

Bloom Township High School – Mural – Chicago Heights IL

“Occupational Studies and Their Application” This fresco of six 9′ x 4’6″ panels was painted with the help of New Deal funds.

Board of Water and Light Dye Conditioning Plant: Calder Fountain – Lansing MI

The Board of Water and Light Dye Conditioning Plant in Lansing, Michigan contains multiple examples of New Deal artwork, including a ceramic fountain in the building’s main lobby. “The grand two-story lobby of the Board of Water and Light houses a… read more