Post Office Relief – Drexel Hill PA

City:
Drexel Hill, PA

Site Type:
Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief

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

Artist:
Concetta Scaravaglione

Description

This wood carving “Aborigines,” located in the lobby of the historic Drexel Hill post office, was created by Concetta Scaravaglione in 1942. The work was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

Source notes

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission: https://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/arts_and_architecture/2805/post_office_murals/432816

Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on July 19, 2013.

Location Info


698 Burmont Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Coordinates: 39.9494435, -75.30715

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