Federal Building Sculptures – Peoria IL

City:
Peoria, IL

Site Type:
Art Works, Sculptures

New Deal Agencies:
Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA), Arts Programs

Completed:
1939

Artist:
Freeman Schoolcraft

Description

The southern face of the federal building in Peoria, Illinois, features four limestone sculptures: “Postal Service,” “Agriculture,” Industry,” and “Native Indian.” Commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts, Freeman Schoolcraft completed the sculptures in 1939.

Source notes

https://www.wpamurals.org/peoriaIL.htm
https://www.newdealartregistry.org/map/Peoria/IL/

Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on November 4, 2017.

Location Info


100 NE Monroe St.
Peoria, IL 61601
Peoria County

Coordinates: 40.69490, -89.59174

Site Details

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