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"Archaeological Research" (or "Inherited Culture")
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"Archaeological Research" (or "Inherited Culture")
1936
Mural, egg tempera on canvas
5'6" w x 50' l
Harry Jones , painter
Program: Treasury Art Project (TRAP)
Location: City Counciil Chambers, south wall
This is part of a large mural project called "Law and Culture"
This mural was painted over in 1951; uncovered in 1961; painted over again in 1964; uncovered and restored (hopefully for good) in 2011-15.
"The Opening of the Midwest"
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Photo (detail): Robert Peterson
 
"The Opening of the Midwest"
1936
Mural, egg tempera on canvas
5'6" h x 50' l
Francis Robert White , painter
Program: Treasury Art Project (TRAP)
Location: City Council Chambers - north wall
This is part of a large mural project called "Law and Culture."
This mural was painted over in 1951; uncovered in 1961; painted over again in 1964; uncovered and restored (hopefully for good) in 2011-15.
Scenes of Community Service
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Photo (detail): Robert Peterson
 
Scenes of Community Service
1936
Mural, egg tempera on canvas
5'6" h x 50' l
Don Glasell , painter
Program: Treasury Art Project (TRAP)
Location: City Council Chambers, west wall
This is part of a large mural project called "Law and Culture"
This mural was painted over in 1951; uncovered in 1961; painted over again in 1964; uncovered and restored (hopefully for good) in 2011-15.
Vigilante Justice, Witchcraft, Modern Medicine
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Photo (detail): Robert Peterson
 
Vigilante Justice, Witchcraft, Modern Medicine
1936
Mural, egg tempera on canvas
5'6" h x 50' long
Everett Jeffrey , painter
Program: Treasury Art Project (TRAP)
Location: City Council Chambers, east wall
This is part of a large mural project called "Law and Culture."
This mural was painted over in 1951; uncovered in 1961; painted over again in 1964; uncovered and restored (hopefully for good) in 2011-15.