Post Office Sculpture – Abingdon IL

City:
Abingdon, IL

Site Type:
Art Works, Sculptures

New Deal Agencies:
Arts Programs, Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA), Treasury Department

Completed:
1941

Artist:
Hillis Arnold

Description

The post office contains a unique terra-cotta relief sculpture by H. Arnold Newell. Entitled “Post Rider,” the piece was funded by the Section of Fine Arts in 1941.

Source notes

https://www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/4600748719/in/photostream/

Location Info

123 W. Meek St.
Abingdon, IL 61410
Knox County

Location notes: Lobby

Coordinates: 40.802364, -90.39888

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