Ames High School – Ames IA
The Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (Public Works Administration) funded the construction of the Ames High school. Today, the building serves as the Ames City Hall.
Iowa State University Parks Library: Murals – Ames IA
“The murals in the Grant Wood Heritage Area and on the walls of the staircase leading to the Upper Lobby of the original building are without doubt the major artistic feature of the Iowa State University Library.” These murals by… read more
Iowa State University, Food Sciences Building Bas Reliefs – Ames IA
The Food Sciences Building courtyard contains a 1934 fountain decorated with six bas-relief panels created by artist Christian Petersen under the Public Works of Art Project: “This mural, composed of six bas relief panels flanking a central fountain, depicts the… read more
Iowa State University, State Gym Bas Reliefs – Ames IA
These three terra cotta bas reliefs by Christian Petersen were created with WPA funding in 1936. “The Three Athletes bas relief was the second project Christian Petersen created for the Iowa State campus. A new staircase was being added to… read more
Iowa State University, Veterinary Medicine Mural – Ames IA
The veterinary building quadrangle contains a 1938 terra cotta mural by Christian Petersen. The large sculptured mural depicts a variety of scenes from veterinary life. The guiding vision behind the mural was “to depict the services the veterinary profession performs… read more
Iowa State University, Veterinary Medicine Sculpture – Ames IA
Christian Petersen created this sculpture “The Gentle Doctor” out of terra cotta in 1937-38. Both the original and a bronze copy are now located at ISU: “This sculpture has been recognized by veterinary schools throughout the United States and the… read more
Post Office – Ames IA
The post office in Ames was completed in 1935 with funds provided by the Treasury Department. It is also the site of Lowell Houser’s 1938 mural, “The Evolution of Corn,” completed with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine… read more
Post Office Mural – Ames IA
Lowell Houser painted this oil on canvas mural, entitled “The Evolution of Corn,” in 1938 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. Houser was a local Iowa artist who studied for a number of years in Mexico,… read more
Veenker Memorial Golf Course – Ames IA
“George Veenker Memorial Golf Course is located just two blocks north of the Iowa State campus. The 18-hole course was constructed in 1938 from the design of world renowned golf course architect, Perry Maxwell (re-designer of the seventh and 10th… read more