Public Library Mural – Haleyville AL

City:
Haleyville, AL

Site Type:
Art Works, Murals

New Deal Agencies:
Arts Programs, Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA), Treasury Department

Completed:
1940

Artist:
Hollis Holbrook

Description

The egg tempera-on-gesso mural “Reforestation” was commissioned by the Section of Fine Arts under the Treasury Department and installed in what was then the post office for Haleyville, Alabama in 1940.

“When the post office moved in 1970, the city took over the old post office building. Since then, the mural has been painted over at least 3 times. Three silver dollar sized areas of paint have been removed by an art conservator. The local historical society is in the process of raising funds to have the entire mural uncovered–upwards of $25,000.” (newdealartregistry.com)

Source notes

Originally posted in the New Deal Art Registry: https://www.newdealartregistry.org/

Location Info


913 20th Street
Haleyville, AL 35565

Location notes: Lobby

Coordinates: 34.226349, -87.62384

At this Location:

Site Details

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