Post Office (former) – Venice CA
The historic post office building in Venice, California was constructed in 1939 with Treasury Department funds. The building is now privately owned.
Post Office (former) Mural – Venice CA
A surreal, 10′ x 20′ oil-wax emulsion on canvas, entitled “The Story of Venice,” depictsa collage of city scenes. It was painted by Edward Biberman under the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
Sunset Pier Bathhouse Improvements (demolished) – Venice CA
The Sunset Pier was built on Venice Beach in 1921 as a typical entertainment pier with dancing hall that was very common on the beach at the time. After various bankruptcies and owners, “[t]he city took possession of the Sunset… read more
Venice High School Murals – Venice CA
Grace Clements and Helen Lundeberg painted two 8′ x 34′ frescoes for the Venice High School library in 1941: “History of Southern California” and “History of Early California.” They were funded by the WPA Federal Art Project. The artists were… read more