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Located at Post Office - Ames IA (2 Projects)

Post Office – Ames IA

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations
Completed:
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Description

The post office in Ames was completed in 1935 with funds provided by the Treasury Department. It is also the site of Lowell Houser’s 1938 mural, “The Evolution of Corn,” completed with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts and viewable in the lobby.

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https://www.newdealartregistry.org/

https://www.savethepostoffice.com/node/9867

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Location Info

525 Kellogg Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

Coordinates: 42.026590, -93.614207

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