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Post Office – DeWitt AR

Built in 1939 with federal funding. “In late 1937, the U.S. Congress approved a $70 million emergency construction fund appropriation to finance the building of post offices around the country. Among the projects was a $75,000 appropriation to build a… read more

Post Office Mural – DeWitt AR

Three panel Treasury Section mural entitled “Portrait of Contemporary DeWitt” painted by William Traher in 1941. “William Traher was commissioned $750 to create a mural for DeWitt, Arkansas on the basis of competent designs submitted in the 1939, 48-States Mural… read more