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Projects in South Pasadena Visit the California state page

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Post Office – South Pasadena CA

This New Deal post office was built by the Treasury in 1935.

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

Post Office Mural – South Pasadena CA

This oil on canvas mural “The Stage Coach” by John Law Walker depicts a Concord mail coach. It was funded by the Treasury Relief Art Project.

Project type: Art Works, Civic Facilities, Murals
Agency: Treasury Relief Art Project (TRAP), Arts Programs

South Pasadena High School – South Pasadena CA

South Pasadena High School Auditorium

In the aftermath of the devastating 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, the PWA helped rebuild this high school. PWA work included the science building and the auditorium: “The size of the stage enables the production of major plays. Covered passageways connect… read more

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

South Pasadena Middle School Bas-Relief – South Pasadena CA

This WPA bas-relief “CCC Workers” was carved for the school by Donal Hord in 1933. It shows CCC workers engaged in a variety of activities. The relief adorns the south entrance of the school auditorium. It has recently been restored… read more

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

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