Kentucky Sites

The Springfield post office was constructed in 1939 with the federal Treasury Department funds. It is also the site of three limestone sculptures by Richard Davis: "Wood Chopper," "Kentucky Pioneer," and "Signing of the Marriage Contract of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks," completed in 1941 for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

The historic post office in Williamstown, Kentucky was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1941. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.

In 1936, the Campbellsville post office was built with funding from the Treasury Department. It is currently the home of the legal firm Bertram, Cox, and Miller. The murals once installed in the post office are listed as destroyed.

The Treasury Department funded the construction of the former Post office in Corbin, KY. The structure was built on East Center Street (now Roy Kidd Avenue). Today, the former Post Office serves as the Corbin Independent School District Building. The building is located at the northwest corner of Roy Kidd Avenue (formerly East Center Street) and North Depot Street. The building is a flat lot overlooking a sloping road that runs from Main (US 25) eastward to go under the railroad.

Constructed as the Morehead post office, Morehead's police building (previously the Municipal Building / city hall) was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds ca. 1936. The building houses an example of New Deal artwork.

The historic post office building in Williamsburg, Kentucky was constructed with Treasury Department funds. The building, located at the northeast corner of E. Sycamore St. and N. 3rd St. is now privately owned.

Alice Dineen painted the oil-on-canvas mural "The Dark and Bloody Ground" for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts in 1940. The building was previously the post office.

Frank W. Long painted the oil-on-canvas mural "The Rural Free Delivery" in 1939 for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. The work is housed in what was originally constructed as the Morehead post office, is now a municipal building. The mural is viewable in the lobby. From contributor Charles Swaney: "Interestingly, even though Frank Long painted as many murals or more than any other New Deal muralist, his initial sketch was rejected by Ed Rowen, the head of the section.  Rowen objected to the obesity and unattractive woman in the center of the mural and the contrast with the very attractive...

The mural "Floating Horses Down the Cumberland River" was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was installed in Williamsburg's historic post office building, which is now owned by Whitley County and used for storage by the county clerk's office. To access the mural, check in at the county clerk's office located in the courthouse across the street.

The terra cotta relief "In Kentucky" was completed with Treasury Section of Fine Arts funds in 1942. The work is housed in Williamstown, Kentucky's historic post office.

The post office contains three limestone bas reliefs by Richard Davis: “Wood Chopper,” “Kentucky Pioneer,” and “Signing of the Marriage Contract of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks.” Installed in the lobby of the Springfield post office, the works were created under the auspices of the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

Loren R. Fisher painted the 12'1" x 3'4" mural "Meeting the Train" for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. The 1942 work is housed in Anchorage, Kentucky's historic post office building.

Lucile Blanch painted this oil on canvas mural, entitled "Crossing to the Battle of Blue Licks," in 1943 for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the post office lobby.

The historic Fort Thomas post office houses a Section of Fine Arts mural: “General G. H. Thomas and Philip Sheridan,” painted by Lucienne Bloch in 1942.

This mural panel: "Source of Power" — reportedly the only surviving panel of an original set of six — was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

The historic post office in Hardinsburg, Kentucky houses an example of new Deal artwork: "Kentucky Homestead," a Section of Fine Arts commission. It was completed and installed in the post office lobby in 1942.

William E. L. Bunn painted the mural "Mississippi Packets" for the lobby of the Hickman post office in 1940; the work was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

The mural "Hodgen's Mill" was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was installed in Hodgenville's historic post office during the Great Depression and has resided there ever since.

Bert Mullins painted this mural, entitled "Rural Free Delivery," in 1939 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the lobby.

Edward Fern painted this oil on canvas mural in 1942, entitled "Kentucky Mountain Mail En Route," for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the lobby of the Pineville post office.

This mural "Kentucky Tobacco Field" by Robert C. Purdy was completed with Section of Fine Arts funds in 1938.

The post office contains six murals depicting the history of Harrodsburg. They were painted in 1941 with support from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. Orville Carroll painted five of the six murals. "Daniel Boone and Michael Stoner Arriving at Harrod's Settlement" is suspected to have been painted by Charles Goodwin, though this has not been confirmed.  

The historic post office in Jenkins, Kentucky housed New Deal artwork: terra cotta reliefs by F. Jean Thalinger entitled "Miner" and "Daughter." The works are reputedly missing since a 1970s post office renovation.

The historic downtown post office in Covington, Kentucky, is home to three sculptures: Carl L. Schmitz's 1940 limestone sculptures, "Horsebreeding" and "Tobacco," and Romuald Kraus's 1942 bronze sculpture, "Justice," all completed with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed Princeton Road, a.k.a. Kentucky State Route 91, in Christian County, Kentucky in 1936-9.

This horseshoe-shaped stadium was built by the New Deal Public Works Administration in 1937 for the Ashland Public Schools at a cost of $6,500.00. The stadium was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day that same year. The building remains in good condition and continues to serve the Ashland Public Schools and the community of Paul Blazer High School. In 1996, the district added a new entrance gate to augment the original structure.    

From contributor Charles Swaney: "Older style National Guard Armory with dual entrances on the front façade which is predominately brick with concrete accents, art deco." The building is not specifically listed as a New Deal project, but dates to the period when the WPA was constructing armories in this area of Kentucky. The building is now the Estill County Youth Center.

The Works Progress Administration built Rhea Stadium in Russellville, Kentucky. The stadium is part of the Russellville High School. A historical sign on site reads, "Rhea Stadium was named for Thomas S. Rhea, a local & state political figure. It was a project of the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal program started under Franklin D. Roosevelt. The first game was played on Nov. 23, 1939. Dedication of the stadium occurred on Sept. 20, 1940. Added to Nat'l Register of Historic Places 2008."

From contributor Charles Swaney: "Atypical National Guard Armory, which from the front façade is wider than usual, and which has predominant horizontal concrete bands across the 2nd story.  The roof is flat. A basement is accessed from the rear." The building is now the Richmond Recreation Center.

The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook a project: "Improvement of Short Road that Connects Important Highways" near Muddy Branch outside Ashland, Kentucky.

The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook graveling and draining work to improve roads in West Liberty, Kentucky.

The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) improved roads in Worthington, Kentucky.

The Rowan County Jail and Superintendent's Office was completed in 1938 with funding from the WPA. Both the jail and the supt office are constructed of local rock.  The jail has crenellations decorating the top giving the appearance of a formidable castle. The superintendent's office now houses a museum.

Construction of stone voting houses was recommended because there were insufficient places for voting with previous solutions producing problems for locations that were over-crowded because of a central location, too small such as in one room schoolhouse, or too far for individuals to travel to vote.  It was felt that this discouraged voting. A total of 17 stone voting houses were proposed along with redistricting to enable citizens to access voting more easily.  Construction on the stone voting houses started in late 1935, concluding in 1936. Of 17 original stone voting houses, 11 remain, 9 of which are held in private...

The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook two sewer improvement projects in Ashland, Kentucky: Boyd Co 11–25: Uncover and Repair Sanitary Sewer on Keys Creek in Ashland Boyd Co 11–3: Uncover and Repair Sewers Leading to Sewage Disposal Plant in Ashland

The federal Works Progresss Administration (WPA) constructed sewers in Cumberland, Kentucky.

Constructed of local Bath County, Kentucky sandstone, the historic Sharpsburg Community Center in Sharpsburg, Kentucky was constructed by the federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1936. The structure was originally built as the community high school's gym.

"A careful study by the school officials of the inadequate school facilities of Kenton County resulted in the construction of two identical high-school buildings, one of which is considered on this page. The Independence High School is 2 stories and a basement in height and includes 15 classrooms, a gymnasium, an auditorium, a cafeteria, study hall, library, and the necessary administrative offices. The building has a frontage of 243 feet and is of fireproof construction. The exterior walls are brick with limestone trim. The project was completed in December 1937 at a construction cost...

The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook the "Re-Flooring of Bridge, Resurfacing of Streets" in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky:

The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook the following project in Jackson County, Kentucky: "Const. of Sidewalks, Grading, Draining, and Surfacing Of All Streets In McKee, 1 Mile Of Streets, 1 Bridge, 4 Sidewalks, 200 Lin. Ft. Stonewall"