- City:
- Littleton, CO
- Site Type:
- Murals, Art Works
- New Deal Agencies:
- Arts Programs, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)
- Completed:
- 1940
- Artist:
- John H. Fraser
- Quality of Information:
- Good
- Marked:
- Yes
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
“North Platte Country against the Mountains” was painted by John H. Fraser in 1940 for the Littleton post office. The work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Art. It is currently housed in the Littleton Museum.
“When the post office underwent renovations in 1962, the mural was removed, rolled up and stuck in a corner in the post office. It was discovered in the 70s, restored and installed in 1985 in the Littleton City Hall.” (Jimmy Emerson, here)
As of 2023 the mural has been restored and is on display in the Littleton Museum.
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"The New Deal: A 75th Anniversary Celebration." Kathryn Flynn with Richard Polese.
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Fraser Lewis
Jimmy Emerson
John Hathaway Fraser was my uncle John, brother of my mother, Janet Fraser. Could you send me a photo of the mural in City Hall he painted or refer me to a web site where I can see it? Thank you for your time.
Fraser,
I’ve posted a photo, the original of which is on the website flickr, and I’ve added a link for you to follow there.
Richard
The mural as of 2023 has been restored and is on display in the Littleton Museum.