Post Office Mural – Chester IL

City:
Chester, IL

Site Type:
Art Works, Murals

New Deal Agencies:
Arts Programs, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Artist:
Fay E. Davis

Description

The post office contains a Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Loading the Packet” painted by Fay E. Davis in 1940.

Source notes

https://www.wpamurals.org/sld007.htm https://www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/2841615464/

Location Info


1321 Swanwick St.
Chester, IL 62233

Coordinates: 37.9146395, -89.82111

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One comment on “Post Office Mural – Chester IL

  1. Tom Parker

    The postmaster told me that the mural is covered due to a complaint. I was hoping to photograph the mural this spring.

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    The postmaster told me that the mural is covered due to a complaint. I was hoping to photograph the mural this spring.

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