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Post Office – Wynne AR

Wynne Arkansas Post Office

Built in 1936 with Treasury Department funding. “On September 28, 1935, the Wynne Daily Star Progress reported that a lot on Merriman Avenue was picked as the site of a new post office for Wynne. Post Office Inspector Floyd Elliot… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations

Post Office Mural – Wynne AR

"Cotton Pickers"

Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Cotton Pickers” painted by Ethel Magafan in 1940 for the Wynne, Arkansas post office. “Ethel Magafan was commissioned for $560 to create a mural for Wynne, Arkansas as a result of an Honorable Mention… read more

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

South Elementary School (Former) – Wynne AR

“…During this time Cross County was suffering effects of the Great Depression along with the rest of the nation.  They did not have the funding needed for new classrooms.  The creation of the PWA program was their salvation and a… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

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