Post Office Relief – Cochran GA

Section of Fine Arts terra cotta relief entitled “The Little Farmer” installed by Ilse Erythropel in 1940.
Section of Fine Arts terra cotta relief entitled “The Little Farmer” installed by Ilse Erythropel in 1940.
This Section of Fine Arts funded terra-cotta relief entitled “R.F.D.” created by Waylande Gregory in 1940 was originally installed in the Columbus post office on South Pennsylvania Ave. It is now in a local community center. The work is an… read more
“Steel Workers,” a Section of Fine Arts wood relief carved by Robert I. Russin, hangs in the lobby. It was installed in 1942.
The historic Cortland post office houses a wonderfully unique example of New Deal artwork: a painted wooden relief entitled “Valley of the Seven Hills” completed in 1943 by Ryah Ludins. The work, which was commissioned by the Section of Fine… read more
New Deal wooden relief entitled “News from the Woodsman” installed in 1941 by Elliott Means.
This wood carving “Aborigines,” located in the lobby of the historic Drexel Hill post office, was created by Concetta Scaravaglione in 1942. The work was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
The historic post office in Fairfield, Maine houses an example of New Deal artwork:a bas relief entitled “A Letter,” completed and installed by Joseph Walter in 1939.
The historic post office in Farmington, Maine houses an example of New Deal artwork: a Treasury of Fine Arts-commissioned wooden relief entitled “Lillian Nordica.” Created by Hetty Beatty, the work was installed in the post office lobby in 1938. “Nordica… read more
This 1941 Section of Fine Arts relief by Arnold Geissbuhler depicts “Straw Cutting and Weaving.” It was originally installed in the town’s 1938 post office, but has since been moved to the new post office on Wall St.
The historic post office building in Frankfort, New York houses an example of New Deal artwork: a Section of Fine Arts relief entitled “Growth” created by by Albert Wein. The work installed in the post office lobby in 1942 and continues… read more
The historic Gardena post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: “Rural Life” by Rudolph Parducci. This carved mahogany relief depicts a farm life scene with a family, chickens and horses.
The historic post office in Girard, Pennsylvania houses an example of New Deal artwork: a wood relief entitled “Vacation Time.” The work was created by Janet De Coux in 1942. Commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts, the… read more
The front entrance of the main post office in Great Neck, New York is decorated with a New Deal-funded bas relief of an eagle and stars installed by Gaetano Cecere. The work was financed by Section of Fine Arts funding… read more
The historic post office building in Hamilton, New York houses an example of New Deal artwork: a Section of Fine Arts terra-cotta relief entitled “The Messengers,” created by Humbert Albrizio and installed in the post office lobby in 1938.
The post office contains a 1940 Section of Fine Arts plaster relief entitled “Industry and the Family.” The relief was created by artist Murray J. Roper.
The historic post office in Hawthorne, New Jersey houses an example of New Deal artwork: a wood relief titled “Postman and Hawthorne Bush.” The work, created by Ilse Erythropel, was completed in 1942. It was commissioned by the federal Treasury… read more
The historic post office building in Ilion, New York houses an example of New Deal artwork: a Section of Fine Arts relief entitled “Eliphalet Remington,” completed in 1937 by Edmond R. Amateis.
This mahogany relief by Archibald Garner frames a doorway inside the post office. Entitled “Centinella Springs,” it was created in 1937, under the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
The wood carving, “Paul Bunyan Straightening Out the Round River,” was created by Milton Horn in 1941 as a Section of Fine Arts-funded project. The sculpture hangs in the lobby of the Iron River, Michigan post office.
Section of Fine Arts wooden relief entitled “Kiowa Travois” was carved and installed in 1939 by Gladys Caldwell Fisher.
Terra-cotta relief entitled “The Letter” created by Duncan Ferguson in 1939.
The historic post office in Leetonia, Ohio houses an example of New Deal artwork: a terra cotta relief entitled “Industries and Agriculture of Leetonia.” The Treasury Section of Fine Arts commissioned the work, which was created by Lenore Thomas, which… read more
The main post office in Linden, New Jersey houses an example of New Deal artwork: “Industry,” a terra cotta relief created by Sahl Swarz. It was funded by the Section of Fine Arts in 1940.
A 1941 Section of Fine Arts-funded wooden relief titled “The Moravian Communion – Lititz Springs Picnic” was carved by Joseph Nicolosi and hangs in the post office lobby.
The historic Logan post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: “The Letter,” a sculpture created in 1940 by Gleb Derujinsky. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
The historic post office in Loudonville, Ohio houses an example of New Deal artwork: a plaster relief entitled “The Mailman.” The Treasury Section of Fine Arts commissioned the work, which was created by Rudolf Henn, which was completed and installed… read more
The historic post office building in Lowville, New York houses an example of New Deal artwork: a Section of Fine Arts-commissioned relief entitled “Joy in the Earth” by Helen Wilson and installed in the post office lobby in 1942.
This mahogany relief, entitled “Game Bird Hunt,” was completed by Erwin Springweiler with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was installed in 1941 in the city’s historic post office building. The work was restored and moved to… read more
The post office contains a 1939 Treasury Section of Fine Arts plaster relief by Joseph A. Coletti depicting “Farmers and Geese.” The relief was originally in the old Mansfield post office, but moved along with the post office to this… read more
The post office contains a 1942 Section of Fine Arts plaster relief entitled “Gardeners,” created by artist Harold Ambellan.
The post office contains a Section of Fine Arts terra-cotta relief made by Kenneth Washburn in 1952 and entitled “Jethro Wood Making the First Successful All-Metal Plough in 1819 in Moravia.”
The historic post office in Mount Holly, New Jersey possesses a 1937 Treasury Section of Fine Arts wood sculpture carved by Enid Bell, entitled “The Post – 1790,” in 1937.
“The Town Crier” is a cast stone relief that was installed in the old North East post office in October 1936. It was carved by New York sculptor Leo Lentelli and funded by the Section of Fine Arts program. The… read more
The historic Oak Hill post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: the relief entitled “The Colonial Mail Rider,” created and installed by Henri Crenier in 1938. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
New Deal relief entitled “The Pride of Jackson County” installed in 1942 by Joseph Servas.
Vicken von Post Totten completed this plaster of paris relief, entitled “Pastoral of Spencer,” in 1938 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the post office lobby.
New Deal relief entitled “Science and Industry,” installed in194 by Reuben R. Kramer. Originally created for the Sixth Ave. post office, but moved to the “new” post office in 1986.
The Terra Cotta relief entitled “Shoemakers of Stoneham” was carved by William Zorach as a part of the New Deal Section of Fine Arts program funded by the Treasury Department. “[The relief] depicts three men diligently working away constructing shoes…. read more
The historic post office building in Orrville, Ohio houses an example of New Deal artwork: the plaster bas relief “Citizens” by W. Bimel Kehm. The work, completed in 1940, was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
The historic post office in Suffern, New York houses an example of New Deal artwork: “Communication”, a relief by sculptor Elliot Means. “It depicts a partially clothed woman, surrounded by the moon, clouds, stars, mountains and waves, shooting a bow… read more