Stone Relief Detail in front of PVC buiding
Description
The Pierre Van Cortlandt School was completed and opened in January 1940. The school was built as a Public Works Administration (PWA) project, a New Deal progream established under Franklin Roosevelt. The building has some beautiful artwork, including a stone relief on the grand staircase, sculptures on the gymnasium walls, and a stunning stained glass window. The stained glass window depicts a sailboat that appears to be floating on the actual Hudson river. The artwork was done under the auspices of the Federal Art Project.
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Pierre Van Cortlandt School PWA Plaque
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Stained Glass Window
Source notes
The Croton Historian, Fall 2009
https://patch.com/new-york/ossining/bringing-pvc-schools-history-to-life
Project originally submitted by Maya Gardos on September 16, 2013.
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Congratulations Maya. My two children and grandchildren attended PVC and I admired the special touches the school had especially the stained glass window. Now I know more about its history thanks to you !