Post Office Mural – Elkton MD

City:
Elkton, MD

Site Type:
Art Works, Murals

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

Artist:
Alexander B. Clayton

Quality of Information:
Moderate

Site Survival:
Extant

Description

Alexander Clayton painted “Arrival of the Post, 1780” (oil on canvas) for the Elkton post office with funding from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. During renovations in the 1970’s, the mural was removed. It was restored but has remained in storage in the basement of the post office. The postmaster is glad to show it off.

Source notes

Originally posted in the New Deal Art Registry: https://www.newdealartregistry.org/

Location Info


137 West Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
Cecil County

Location notes: Stored in basement

Coordinates: 39.607346, -75.83100

At this Location:

Site Details

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