Designed by architect Louis A. Simon, the Post Office is representative of a period where Federal Government sought vigorously to stimulate the economy. Jobs were created through its construction of public buildings. The Post Office is one of only few buildings in Ontario that were constructed by the Federal Work s Progress Administration (WPA). This was significant because the Federal Governm...ent not only wished to create jobs, but also produce buildings of fine character and craftsmanship. The integrity of the Post Office has remained unaltered and is in excellent condition.
In 1942, Nellie Best completed two vividly-colored murals on either side of the lobby depicting the Chaffey Brothers innovative plan for Ontario, the “Model Colony”. The mural project was funded through the WPA in partnership with the Section of Fine Arts and the Chaffey Community Art committee (CCA). CCA member Jay Dewey Harnish hired the nationally-acclaimed artist Nellie Best to paint murals. #125to125 #CelebrateOntario See More
In 1942, Nellie Best completed two vividly-colored murals on either side of the lobby depicting the Chaffey Brothers innovative plan for Ontario, the “Model Colony”. The mural project was funded through the WPA in partnership with the Section of Fine Arts and the Chaffey Community Art committee (CCA). CCA member Jay Dewey Harnish hired the nationally-acclaimed artist Nellie Best to paint murals. #125to125 #CelebrateOntario See More
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