- City:
- Alpine, TX
- Site Type:
- Art Works, Murals
- New Deal Agencies:
- Arts Programs, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)
- Completed:
- 1940
- Artist:
- Jose Moya del Pino
Description
The historic former post office building in Alpine, Texas houses an example of New Deal artwork: an oil-on-masonite mural by Jose Moya del Pino. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
Source notes
https://www.wpamurals.org/texas.htm
Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on March 18, 2015.
Additional contributions by Mike Green.
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Plaque on Building:
Old Alpine Post Office Renovation
This building served as the City of Alpine’s Post Office from June 24, 1938 to September 2000. In 1998, with the help of Congressman Henry Bonilla, Brewster County was able to acquire the building. After renovation by the County, the building was rededicated to public use on July 4, 2002.
Sign on Window:
Offices in this building:
Brewster County Tax Assessor Collector
Brewster County Voter Registrar
Brewster County Central Appraisal District