The Saga of Wenatchee
N 47° 25.323 W 120° 18.656
10T E 702816 N 5255572
A WPA mural created in 1939 by Peggy Strong. This mural, original to the building, depicts the history of postal service in the region. It belongs to the people of the USA, and is catalogued by the Smithsonian.
Waymark Code: WM1JJQ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2007
Views: 58
Originally the Wenatchee Post Office and Annex, the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center offers many interesting exibits. This mural was painted on the wall of the post office in 1939 as a WPA project and is still in very good condition. It is a large mural covering a whole wall. It is visible now in the gift shop in the museum. The building and annex are on the National Register of Historical places.
Project type: Mural/Painting
Date built or created: 1939
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
City: Wenatchee Washington
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
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