Post Office Mural – Ville Platte LA

City:
Ville Platte, LA

Site Type:
Art Works, Murals

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

Completed:
1939

Artist:
Paul Rohland

Description

A New Deal mural entitled “Louisiana Bayou” was painted in 1939 by Paul Rohland. It was relocated from the original post office to the current post office in 1971. Rohland’s wife, Carolie painted murals for Bunkie, LA and Sylvania, GA.

Source notes

https://www.wpamurals.org/louisian.htm https://www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/2292894968/

Location Info

100 West Magnolia St.
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Evangeline Parish County

Location notes: Customer counter lobby

Coordinates: 30.687293, -92.27471

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