WPA Mural - Post Office, East Hartford, CT - WPA Projects on Waymarking.com

Also known as "The Founders of Hartford," this mural is inside the post office building at 850 Main St.

While studying at Yale University, Alton S. Tobey won a Public Works Administration national competition. Painted in Egg Tempura, the mural measures 5 feet by 13 feet.

This has been my Post office since 1992. I never noticed this mural until last year. Located on a south wall, it never gets any direct sunlight. It was restored in 1993 and appears to be in good condition. I found a web page that said that it was damaged and only half of it remained. Maybe the 1993 restoration corrected this?

Open during normal (post office) business hours

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Link to larger picture of the mural: (visit link)

Artist Web Page: (visit link)

Project type: Mural/Painting Date built or created: 1940 Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear Website for additional information: [Web Link] Location: Not listed City: Not listed

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