Phoebus Post Office Mural – Hampton VA

City:
Hampton, VA

Site Type:
Art Works, Murals

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

Artist:
William H. Calfee

Description

“Chesapeake Fishermen”

This mural was originally proposed for the Eutaw, Alabama post office. Since it depicts nothing in the Eutaw area, the Section reassigned it to Phoebus, Virginia. Note: Phoebus was a separate incorporated town during the 1930s. It was consolidated into Hampton, VA in 1952.

Medium: fresco

Location Info


102 East Mellen Street
Hampton, VA 23663

Location notes: Lobby

Coordinates: 37.017656, -76.32113

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