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Abbeville Museum Mural – Abbeville LA

"The Harvest"

This mural “The Harvest” was originally painted for the what was then the Abbeville post office by Louis Raynaud in 1939. Presently, it hangs in the Abbeville Museum downtown. “The Harvest shows men and women harvesting cotton, sugarcane, and muskrat… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Algona Public Library Mural – Algona IA

"Daily Bread"

The mural “Daily Bread” — currently on display at the Algona Public Library — was completed with New Deal funds in 1941.

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Anamosa Post Office – Anamosa IA

Federal Works Agency (FWA) built the City of Anamosa, Iowa Post Office. The Cornerstone of the building lists John Carmody, the Administrator of the Federal Works Project.

Project type: Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Federal Works Agency (FWA), Treasury Department (TD)

Ann Rice O’Hanlon Fresco Mural – Lexington KY

Ann Rice O’Hanlon’s was commissioned in 1934 through the Treasury Relief Art Project to create a fresco featured in Memorial Hall on the University of Kentucky’s Lexington campus. “The large fresco in the lobby of Memorial Hall depicts scenes from… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP)

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Murals – Beverly Hills CA

"Post Rider"

Charles Kassler painted three lunettes for what was then the Beverly Hills Post Office in 1936: “Post Rider,” “Construction–PWA” and “Air Mail.”

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Apponaug Post Office – Warwick RI

A standard, Colonial Revival post office. Examples of this building can be seen all over the country. This building serves as the central post office for the city of Warwick. The building is notable for its 1942 mural by Paul… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Apponaug Post Office Murals – Warwick RI

Completed in 1942, this mural “Apponaug Fishermen” by artist Paul Sample depicts local shellfishers in Apponaug Cove. It resides in the Apponaug Post Office, dedicated in 1940.

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

ASU Museum Mural – Jonesboro AR

H. Louis Freund painted this 13′ x 4’8″ oil on canvas mural “Early Days and First Post Office in Pocahontas” in 1939 for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts for the post office in Pocahontas. After years of damage, it… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD), Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Atlantic Station Post Office (demolished) – Virginia Beach VA

Former Virginia Beach Post Office

The former Atlantic Station post office was originally constructed as Virginia Beach’s Main Post Office in 1937. A Section of Fine Arts mural by artist John H.R. Pickett was installed in the post office in 1939. Unfortunately, the building was… read more

Project type: Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Audubon Station Post Office – New York NY

The historic Audubon Station post office in New York, New York is located on West 165th Street, between Audubon Ave. and Amsterdam Ave. It was one of many post offices in Manhattan constructed with federal Treasury Department funds during the New Deal era. The post… read more

Project type: Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Augusta Museum Visitor’s Center Mural – Augusta GA

Arnold Friedman painted this oil on canvas mural, entitled “Environs of Warrentown,” in 1940 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was originally installed in the Warrentown post office but was removed in the early 1980’s… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD), Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Augusta Post Office Mural (in storage) – Augusta GA

"The British Come to See Augusta"

This Treasury Section of Fine Arts mural was painted by William Dean Faussett in tempera on gesso in 1939. From contributor Jimmy Emerson, DVM: “It was originally installed in the Augusta PO but now is in storage in the Augusta… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Babb-Piegan Inspection Station (former) – Babb MT

The historic Babb-Piegan U.S. Border Inspection Station on Highway 89 north of Babb, Montana was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds. The rustic cabin-style facility was completed in 1993. Replaced in 2003 with a facility closer to the border, the… read more

Project type: Border Inspection Stations, Federal Facilities
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Barrow County Museum Bas Relief – Winder GA

Marion Sanford completed this plaster bas relief, entitled “Weighing Cotton,” in 1939 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts in what was originally the Winder post office. It is viewable in the Exhibit Room of the Barrow… read more

Project type: Art, Sculpture and Bas Relief
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD), Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Bayley Seton Hospital – Staten Island NY

Originally the United States Marine Hospital, what is now Richmond University Medical Center’s Bayley Seton Hospital was a PWA project. It is described by the Federal Writers’ Project: “United States Marine Hospital, Bay Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, a Federal hospital… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Education and Health, Hospitals and Clinics
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA), Treasury Department (TD)

Baytown Historical Museum – Baytown TX

The historic Baytown Historical Museum building was originally constructed in 1936 as the city’s post office and Federal Building. Construction was funded by the federal Treasury Department. The building houses an example of New Deal artwork.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Education and Health, Federal Facilities, Museums, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Baytown Historical Museum Mural – Baytown TX

The historic Baytown Historical Museum building (formerly Federal Building / post office) houses an example of New Deal artwork: “Texas,” a fresco mural by Barse Miller. The mural was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was restored… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

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

"The Progress of Power"

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.

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Belden Station Post Office – Norwalk CT

The historic Belden Station post office in Norwalk, Connecticut was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1937. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Belden Station Post Office Mural – Norwalk CT

"Building Norwalk"

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

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Benson Station Post Office – Omaha NE

The historic Benson Station post office in Omaha, Nebraska was completed in 1941 with Treasury Department funds. The building is still in service.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

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

Berea, Kentucky’s Police and Municipal Center was originally built as the community’s post office. The New Deal building was constructed ca. 1938. It also houses an example of New Deal artwork.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

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

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD), Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Birch Bayh Federal Building Annex – Indianapolis IN

Annexes to the original federal building and courthouse dating to 1905 were completed in 1938. The entire structure was renamed for the late politician Birch Bayh in 2003. From the visitor’s guide to the complex: “Originally half its current size,… read more

Project type: Federal Courthouses, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

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

Project type: Art, Sculpture and Bas Relief
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

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

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP)

Bob Casey Federal Building and Courthouse Mural – Houston TX

"Houston Ship Canal--Loading Oil"

“Houston Ship Canal–Loading Oil” Medium: oil on canvas Size: 6’6″ x 6’6″

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Borough Hall (former Post Office) – Ambler PA

The historic Ambler Borough Hall was originally constructed as the community’s post office ca. 1937. An example of New Deal artwork constructed for the building has since been relocated.

Project type: City and Town Halls, Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Borough Hall (Old Post Office) – North East PA

What is now North East’s New Deal Borough Hall was originally built as the North East post office during the mid-1930s by the US Treasury.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Boulevard Station Post Office – Bronx NY

The historic Boulevard Station post office in the Bronx, New York was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1936. The building is still in use today.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Broad Ripple Station Post Office – Indianapolis IN

The historic Broad Ripple Station post office in Indianapolis was constructed in 1940-1 with Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.

Project type: Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Broad Ripple Station Post Office Mural – Indianapolis IN

“Suburban Street” is a 1942 Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Suburban Street” by Alan Tompkins. The size of the mural is 11’9″ x 5’2″ and the medium is oil on canvas. The work is installed in Indianapolis’s historic Broad… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Bronx General Post Office – Bronx NY

The historic Bronx General Post Office was built from 1935 to 1937.   It was designed by consulting architect Thomas Harlan Ellett (1880-1951) for the Treasure Department’s Office of the Supervising Architect, Louis Simon. The building is constructed of smooth gray… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)

Bronx General Post Office Murals – Bronx NY

The Bronx General Post Office houses a set of 13 magnificent mural panels—collectively titled “Resources of America”— by Ben Shahn and Bernarda Bryson Shahn. A Lehman College Guide to Public Art in the Bronx has this to say about the… read more

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Bronx General Post Office: Kreis Sculpture – Bronx NY

The Bronx General Post Office contains superb examples of New Deal art, added in 1938-39 under the Treasure Section of Fine Arts program.  Inside are 13 mural panels by Ben Shahn and his wife, Bernarda;  on the exterior wall, flanking the entrance, are  two… read more

Project type: Art, Sculpture and Bas Relief
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Bronx General Post Office: Rudy Sculpture – Bronx NY

The Bronx General Post Office contains superb examples of New Deal art, added in 1938-39 under the Treasure Section of Fine Arts program.  Inside are 13 mural panels by Ben Shahn and his wife, Bernarda;  on the exterior wall, flanking the entrance, are  two… read more

Project type: Art, Sculpture and Bas Relief
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Annex – Washington DC

A new annex was constructed for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in 1936-38. The building was authorized by Congress in 1935 for $6.3 million, but the funds flowed through the Public Works Administration (PWA).   The Treasury Department’s Procurement… read more

Project type: Administrative Buildings, Federal Facilities
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA), Treasury Department (TD)

Burleson County Courthouse Mural – Caldwell TX

"Indians Moving"

This mural “Indians Moving” by Suzanne Scheuer was originally painted for the historic former Caldwell post office building with funding from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was later relocated to the Burleson County Courthouse.

Project type: Art, Murals
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Byron White U.S. Courthouse Sculptures – Denver CO

"Rocky Mountain Sheep" and "White Ram"

Gladys Caldwell Fisher completed these two Indiana limestone sculptures, entitled “Rocky Mountain Sheep” and “White Ram,” in 1936 with funds provided by the Treasury Relief Art Project. They are viewable on both sides of the entrance to the Byron White… read more

Project type: Art, Sculptures
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP)

Canal Street Station Post Office – New York NY

The Canal Street Station post office in downtown Manhattan was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1937. It was designed by architect Alan Balch Mills.  The  two story building in the Moderne Style is clad in terra cotta panels,  with a black base,… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD)
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