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Baytown Historical Museum – Baytown TX

The historic Baytown Historical Museum building was originally constructed in 1936 as the city’s post office and Federal Building. Construction was funded by the federal Treasury Department. The building houses an example of New Deal artwork.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Education and Health, Federal Facilities, Museums, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department

Baytown Historical Museum Mural – Baytown TX

The historic Baytown Historical Museum building (formerly Federal Building / post office) houses an example of New Deal artwork: “Texas,” a fresco mural by Barse Miller. The mural was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It was restored… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Post Office – Baytown TX

This post office was constructed in 1936 with Treasury Department funds. Consolidation of Goose Creek, Pelly and Baytown, took place on February 15, 1947 and the new city was called Baytown. The Post Office department designated the Goose Creek Office… read more

Project type: Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department

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