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The united states government commissioned over 1,100 murals for the embellishment of post offices nationwide. Wisconsin received 35 of these murals. After nearly 85 years, the story of their existence is elusive and often overlooked. Gates's research of the correspondence between the artists and government tells the stories of how the murals were developed and eventually installed in small towns throughout Wisconsin.Wisconsin Post Office Murals is packed with fascinating details: 130 full-color images of the murals 70 images of buildings and cornerstones Full-color map with the location of each town The history and story of each mural Written to educate and promote these wonderful Depression-era works of art and buildings, Wisconsin Post Office Murals is a must-have for any New Deal, history, or post office enthusiast. If you've ever been to any of the 35 post offices written about here and asked yourself, Why is there a mural in the lobby or Who is the artist who painted the mural on the wall, this is the book for you.

Rediscover Tennessee's 28 New Deal Post OfficesThe United States Postal Service is selling historic buildings. Some of these house historic artwork created during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Not all the murals remain in their original location. In some cases the fate of the art, and buildings, remains unknown. Learn which towns have murals and which murals have been moved.The Tennessee Post Office Mural Guidebook will teach you the following: What buildings and towns have murals viewable by the public. What buildings have been closed and the artwork moved. What buildings and artwork are no longer accessible to the public. Which murals have been destroyed. Get your copy today and use it as your guide on your next trip through Tennessee. For up-to-date photos and additional stories, please visit us at: www.postofficefans.com

Rediscover Wisconsin's 35 New Deal Post Offices The United States Postal Service is selling historic buildings. Some of these house historic artwork created during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Not all the murals remain in their original location. In some cases, the fate of the art, and buildings remains unknown. Learn which towns have murals and which ones have moved.The Wisconsin Post Office Mural Guidebook will teach you the following: What buildings and towns have murals viewable by the public What buildings have been sold and if the artwork moved What buildings are privately owned, removing access to the public What murals have been destroyed Get your copy today and use it as your guide on your next trip through Wisconsin. For up-to-date photos and additional stories, please visit us at: www.postofficefans.com. This is the perfect book for the post office enthusiast and history buff.

Rediscover Indiana's 42 New Deal Post Offices The United States Postal Service is selling historic buildings. Some of these house historic artwork created during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Not all the murals remain in their original location. In some cases the fate of the art, and buildings, remain unknown. Learn which towns have murals and which murals have been moved. The Indiana Post Office Mural Guidebook will teach you the following: Which buildings and towns have murals viewable by the public. Which buildings have been closed and the artwork moved. Which building has been razed. Which art has been reported missing, lost or destroyed. Get your copy today and use it as your guide on your next trip through Indiana. For up-to-date photos and additional stories, please visit us at: www.postofficefans.com.