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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Grandjean Bridge: New Orleans City Park
The Grandjean Bridge, named for George Grandjean, park commissioner and designer of the original lagoons, is one of nine bridges built by the WPA in New Orleans City Park. Constructed in 1938, the bridge is located behind the New Orleans Museum … Continue reading
Rain Goddess
Enrique Alférez was the son of a Mexican sculptor. He came to the United States and studied with sculptor Lorado Taft in Chicago, moving to New Orleans in 1929 (New Orleans City Park). Alférez’ works are seen throughout City Park … Continue reading
Posted in Louisiana, New Orleans
Tagged Enrique Alférez, New Orleans City Park, Rain Goddess
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McFadden Cabin: New Orleans City Park
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) is seen in many of the artistic and functional structures of New Orleans’ City Park. The McFadden Girl Scout Cabin was donated to the park by William McFadden and constructed in the early 1920s, specifically … Continue reading
Posted in landscape architecture, Louisiana, New Deal Administration, New Orleans, Works Progress Administration
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Fountain of the Four Winds
Enrique Alférez created the Fountain of the Four Winds sculpture and fountain in 1936-1937 for the Shushan Airport–later New Orleans Airport and currently, Lakefront Airport. Alférez served as director of the sculpture program for New Orleans WPA artists (Works Progress … Continue reading
Flight Over Bali: Xavier Gonzalez
Xavier Gonzalez is pictured sitting in front of the mural Bali, holding a paint brush. This mural is missing from those in the former Shushan Airport of New Orleans. Some evidence exists that it may have been destroyed (either accidentally … Continue reading
Posted in Louisiana, New Deal Administration, New Orleans
Tagged Bali mural, Lakefront Airport, Shushan Airport, Xavier Gonzalez
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