Post Office Murals - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - USVI
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A pair of murals decorated the upper walls at each end of the Alvaro De Lugo post office in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - USVI.
Waymark Code: WMHRTM
Location: US Virgin Islands
Date Posted: 08/10/2013
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A pair of murals depict scenes from the United States Virgin Islands. High on the east wall is a mural that depicts an anchor, cannon and pyramid of cannonballs surrounded by conch shells. In the background is the tower of Fort Christian. A banner around the anchor has the north coordinate 18° 20' 64°5. On the west side is dock scene with bananas, fish, pots and a full sack. Two persons with their backs turned and wearing straw hats stand in front of a sail boat. Both murals are dated 1941 and signed by Steve Dohanos.
Alvaro De Lugo
Post Office Hours
Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 a.m. to noon.
City: Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas
Location Name: Alvaro De Lugo Post Office
Artist: Steve Dohanos
Date: 1941
Media: Paint on plaster
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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