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The united states government commissioned over 1,100 murals for the embellishment of post offices nationwide. Wisconsin received 35 of these murals. After nearly 85 years, the story of their existence is elusive and often overlooked. Gates's research of the correspondence between the artists and government tells the stories of how the murals were developed and eventually installed in small towns throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin Post Office Murals is packed with fascinating details: 130 full-color images of the murals 70 images of buildings and cornerstones Full-color map with the location of each town The history and story of each mural Written to educate and promote these wonderful Depression-era works of art and buildings, Wisconsin Post Office Murals is a must-have for any New Deal, history, or post office enthusiast. If you've ever been to any of the 35 post offices written about here and asked yourself, Why is there a mural in the lobby or Who is the artist who painted the mural on the wall, this is the book for you.

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The book is described by the author as a tour guide to Wisconsin's post office murals. As such, it is the perfect travel companion for those seeking out the unique character of some of Wisconsin's communities. But it is so much more. This book perfectly illustrates the customs, heritage, and history of Wisconsin's small towns as seen through the eyes of artists of the New Deal. -L. Robert Puschendorf, Nebraska State Historical Society (retired); author, Nebraska's Post Office Murals: Born of the Depression, Fostered by the New Deal This book would be a fantastic addition to any library, private or public. Hopefully, a copy will be placed in every Wisconsin school. It is a joyful book. The text is educationally sound, and the colorful photographs are fine examples of paintings and other artwork of that era. -Howard Hull, University of Tennessee (retired); author, Tennessee Post Office Murals

An informative and visually striking guide to public art at its most democratic. - Kirkus Reviews -L. Robert Puschendorf, Nebraska State Historical Society (retired); author, Nebraska's Post Office Murals: Born of the Depression, Fostered by the New Deal -Howard Hull, University of Tennessee (retired); author, Tennessee Post Office Murals

"""An informative and visually striking guide to public art at its most democratic."" - Kirkus Reviews -L. Robert Puschendorf, Nebraska State Historical Society (retired); author, Nebraska's Post Office Murals: Born of the Depression, Fostered by the New Deal -Howard Hull, University of Tennessee (retired); author, Tennessee Post Office Murals"

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DAVID W . GATES JR . is a post office enthusiast who has traveled thousands of miles nationwide in search of historic post office buildings and art. He blogs about his work at www.postofficefans.com. Although the murals have been around for more than 85 years, David discovered how often these are overlooked. Join David in his quest to visit them all. He lives in Crystal Lake, Illinois with his wife, son, and two cats. When not photographing and documenting post offices, he can be found cooking, baking, hiking, or involved in do-it-yourself projects at home, not necessarily all at once and not necessarily in that order. For more of David's work please visit www.davidwgatesjr.net.

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