The old county jail was demolished in 1937 and a new jail constructed by the WPA. Steel equipment from the old jail was reused. The new jail was closer to the court building, built at the rear of the courthouse… read more
The Colonial Revival-style post office building in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi was constructed by Dye and Mullings on behalf of the federal Treasury Department. It is now privately owned.
This oil-on-canvas mural entitled “Life on the Coast” was painted in 1938 by Louis Raynaud. The mural was moved to the current Post Office in 1987. The images depict the lifestyle of coastal Mississippians. The original design showed the mother… read more