• Post Office - West New York NJ
    "The West New York post office, designed under supervising architect Louis Simon of the U.S. Department of Treasury and finished in 1939, exemplifies the growing popularity in the U.S. of modern architectural trends over traditional Classicism. ... he building retains its original exterior and a fluted frieze."  (On site historical marker)
  • Post Office Mural - West New York NJ
    The post office houses the mural "View From the Palisades – West New York 1939" painted by William Dean Fausett in 1939 under the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
  • War Memorial - West New York NJ
    West New York's War Memorial was constructed as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project in 1937. The New York Times wrote: "A triangular monument, with thirteen steps on each side representing the twenty-six residents of this place who lost their lives in the World War, was dedicated this afternoon at exercises attended by 5,000 persons." The $7,000 monument, which the Times reported as being on "Boulevard East near Tenth Street," (these days, J. F. Kennedy Blvd. north of 54th Street) "was built by the township with labor provided by the WPA. According to Township Commissioner Leo Honore ... 90 per cent of...