- City:
- Aurora, IN
- Site Type:
- Art Works, Murals
- New Deal Agencies:
- Arts Programs, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)
- Completed:
- 1938
- Artist:
- Henrik Martin Mayer
Description
The historic Aurora post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: a 1938 Section of Fine Arts mural by Henrik Martin Mayer, entitled “Down to the Ferry.” The size of the mural is 12′ x 5’6″ and the medium is oil on canvas.
Source notes
https://www.wpamurals.org/indiana.htm A Simple and Vital Design: The Story of the Indiana Post Office Murals by John C. Carlisle Information contributed by Indiana Division of Historic Preservation/Nicole CoryAt this Location:
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