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Greenman Elementary School Mural – Aurora IL

Florian Durzynski completed this two-panel oil-on-canvas mural, entitled “Westward Movement,” with funds provided by the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP). It is viewable in the auditorium of Greenman Elementary School.  

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Arts Programs

Nancy Hill Elementary School Ceramic Tile Lunettes – Aurora IL

Emmanuel Viviano created these ceramic tile lunettes with funding from the WPA Federal Art Project. Located at Nancy Hill School in Aurora IL, the four ceramic tile lunettes are signed by Emmanuel Vivianno. The four lunettes are: Deer, Dear and… read more

Project type: Sculpture and Bas Relief, Art Works
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Nancy Hill Memorial Plaque – Aurora IL

Walnut plaque created/signed by PeterPaul Ott in memory of Nancy Hill. “A Memory of Nancy L. Hill, Principal, West Aurora Schools 1903 – 1928.” The plaque currently is on display in the north entrance corridor of the school. Please note… read more

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Arts Programs

Oak Park School Bas Reliefs – Aurora IL

Bas relief murals depicting agricultural and economic themes were completed between 1938 and 1940 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Project type: Art Works, Sculpture and Bas Relief
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Phillips Park Golf Course – Aurora IL

In 1938, the WPA reconstructed and expanded this course, with possible assistance from the CCC. From the Phillips Park Golf Course website: During the Depression in 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps undertook improvements to the golf course as part of… read more

Project type: Golf Courses, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

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