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Conservator Becca Goodman and I completed this report recently on the conservation process and history of the WPA Murals...
06/17/2025

Conservator Becca Goodman and I completed this report recently on the conservation process and history of the WPA Murals at Roosevelt High School. The book was donated to libraries, schools and museums across the country, including the Library of Congress. Sorry, it's not for sale, but should be available in Bacon Library's local history area soon.

'Chemical Industry' by Walter Speck, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by...
06/17/2025

'Chemical Industry' by Walter Speck, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Goodman Lafon Art Conservation 2024. Photos D. Gutz

'Shipbuilding' by Walter Speck, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Good...
06/17/2025

'Shipbuilding' by Walter Speck, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Goodman Lafon Art Conservation 2024.

'Steel Making' by Walter Speck, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Good...
06/17/2025

'Steel Making' by Walter Speck, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Goodman Lafon Art Conservation 2024.

'Maple Sugaring' by Henry Roberts, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by G...
06/17/2025

'Maple Sugaring' by Henry Roberts, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Goodman Lafon Art Conservation 2024.

'Logging' by Henry Roberts, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Goodman ...
06/17/2025

'Logging' by Henry Roberts, WPA Decorative Arts Program 1942. 10' x 12' oil on canvas. Restoration completed by Goodman Lafon Art Conservation 2024.

Photos from our "Up Close" tour in July of the recently restored RHS Murals. Thanks to committee members Jesse Rose and ...
08/17/2024

Photos from our "Up Close" tour in July of the recently restored RHS Murals. Thanks to committee members Jesse Rose and Jakki Malnar for being docents. Some of our guests included former Principal Mary McFarlane and family and our Superintendent Dr. James Anderson!

Thank you for the mention Wyandotte Warrior!
08/17/2024

Thank you for the mention Wyandotte Warrior!

The Unveiling Ceremony on May 11 drew nearly 200 people. Unfortunately, we only had about 150 of the commemorative progr...
05/20/2024

The Unveiling Ceremony on May 11 drew nearly 200 people. Unfortunately, we only had about 150 of the commemorative programs. Here are .jpegs of the document. Email us at [email protected] for a .PDF link. Thank you for helping to make this project a success!

Tonight's Mural Unveiling Ceremony was wonderful celebration that brought together so many of our donors, supporters and...
05/12/2024

Tonight's Mural Unveiling Ceremony was wonderful celebration that brought together so many of our donors, supporters and sponsors. Thank you to everyone who came to share this special event. Please share photos here and we will pass them on.

One more day! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! We only have 20 Seat Sponsorships available, so don't delay. Em...
05/10/2024

One more day! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! We only have 20 Seat Sponsorships available, so don't delay. Email [email protected] for order information.

Don't miss this historic event at RHS. Door open at 5 p.m.! Bring the kids and please share with friends, family and c...
05/05/2024

Don't miss this historic event at RHS. Door open at 5 p.m.! Bring the kids and please share with friends, family and classmates.

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