Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Flooded River", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Flooded River", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Flooded River", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Flooded River", 1941, fresco
Description
The post office contains a series of frescoes by artist Gustaf Dahlstrom. The murals were funded by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts in 1941.
This large set of frescoes was executed by a master of the technique and depicted the rich history of St. Joseph, MO. Blacks are prominently represented, though it is primarily in stereotypical rolls of laborers and singing and dancing. There are some significant condition issues and
partial repairs.
Gustaf Dahlstrom was born in Gotland, Sweden and immigrated to the United States. He lived primarily in Chicago and worked at the Field Museum documenting wildlife displays.
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St. Joseph MO Post Office Lobby and Murals
St. Joseph, MO post office murals, Gustaf Dahlstrom, "History of the Region", , 1941, fresco
St. Joseph MO Post Office Lobby and Murals
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDSt. Joseph MO Post Office Lobby and Murals
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Settlers Crossing the River", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Settlers Crossing the River", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Settlers Crossing the River", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Pony Express", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Pony Express", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Pony Express", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Leading Packet Boat", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Leading Packet Boat", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Leading Packet Boat", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Negro River Music", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Negro River Music", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Negro River Music", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Horseless Carriage", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Horseless Carriage", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Horseless Carriage", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Grain Farmers", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Grain Farmers", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-ND Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Grain Farmers", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Robidaux House", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Robidaux House", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Robidaux House", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Lewis and Clark Expedition", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Lewis and Clark Expedition", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Lewis and Clark Expedition", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Railway Station 1880", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Railway Station 1880", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Railway Station 1880", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Indian Boat Race", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "Indian Boat Race", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "Indian Boat Race", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, "First Railway Post Office", 1941, fresco
Gustaf Dahlstrom, "First Railway Post Office", 1941, fresco
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, "First Railway Post Office", 1941, fresco
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Gustaf Dahlstrom, signature
Gustaf Dahlstrom, signature
Photo: Charles Swaney Creative Commons By-NC-NDGustaf Dahlstrom, signature
Source notes
Park and Markowitz, Democratic Vistas, Post Offices and Public Art in the New Deal, 1984.
Project originally submitted by Charles Swaney on March 11, 2013.
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