Post Office Relief – Oak Hill WV

City:
Oak Hill, WV

Site Type:
Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief

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

Artist:
Henri Crenier

Description

The historic Oak Hill post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: the relief entitled “The Colonial Mail Rider,” created and installed by Henri Crenier in 1938. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

 

Source notes

https://www.wpamurals.org/wvirgini.htm https://www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/1055274155/

Location Info

208 Main St.
Oak Hill, WV 25901

Coordinates: 37.971618, -81.14924

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