War Workers are you looking for a house? WPA poster, circa 1933-1941
Permanent ID:
1753Date:
1933 – 1941Image Description:
The Federal Arts Project was a branch of the Works Progress Administration, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's massive work-relief effort. In its peak years, 1936 to 1938, the FAP employed 5,000 artists across the country, at a salary of $95 a month. They created murals, sculptures and paintings, taught community art classes to millions, and produced 2 million posters from 35,000 designs at a cost of about a dime each.Inscription:
WAR WORKERS!ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A-
HOUSE?
APARTMENT?
ROOM?
WE CAN HELP YOU-
A FREE SERVICE COME TO
PHILADELPHIA HOMES REGISTRATION OFFICE
CENTRAL BRANCH OFFICE
HOSPITALITY HEADQUARTERS
16th S. 15th STREET
OFFICE HOURS:
10 A.M. TO 8 P.M. - DAILY
PENNA ART WPA