The Crown Point, Indiana Post Office is home to a mural by artist George Melville Smith. The title of the work is: From Such Beginnings Sprang The County Of Lake and was installed in 1938.
George Melville Smith also painted the Elmhurst, Illinois Post Office Mural. [ Ссылка ]
There are over 1200 murals and works of art nation-wide created during President Roosevelt's New Deal. The Crown Point building is only one example from this depression-era moment in history. For more images and information on the Crown Point, Indiana post office, please visit: [ Ссылка ]
Post Office Fans is an independent publisher based in the midwest. We publish two types of books. A full mural book which showcases the history and full color images of the murals. We also offer a guidebook which provides the location and status of the murals.
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Our guidebook series feature the location and status of each mural. Buildings are sold and murals get relocated. Our guidebooks demystify the location and status of the art. We have found murals placed in museums, community centers, and privately owned buildings. Some have even been lost or destroyed.
In this case Crown Point is lucky to have this wonderful mural in its original location for all to enjoy!
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