Percy Julian Junior High School: Kelpe Mural – Oak Park IL

City:
Oak Park, IL

Site Type:
Art Works, Murals

New Deal Agencies:
Arts Programs, Work Relief Programs, Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Completed:
1936

Artist:
Karl Kelpe

Description

Karl Kelpe painted this oil on canvas mural, entitled “Pioneers,” in 1936 with WPA Federal Art Project funding. It measures 16’11” by 8′. From the New Deal Art Registry: “This mural and a companion piece “(“Early Farmers”) were originally in the main entrance of the old Julian School building.” “Early Farmers” is now located in the Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School.

Location Info


416 S. Ridgeland Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
Cook County

Location notes: D Wing (Music Wing)

Coordinates: 41.881113, -87.78389

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