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McKinley County Courthouse / WPA art collection

 
 
Historic Courthouse Photograp
A mural painting in one of the Courthouse corridors
WPA Painting by Lloyd Moylan
 

The WPA building "McKinley County Courthouse" was reciently restored to it's original look by McKinley County in 2005.  The murals have had extensive restoration and so has the County's collection of WPA paintings. 

About this Establishment

McKinley County is interested in having a single location for the WPA art which when collected will be upwards of 40 paintings plus the building, and the many murals created in the 1930's

Time Period Represented: 1936-the 1940's

Hours Open: Normally 8 - 5. the hallways where paintings are are accessable, the courtrooms are still used.

Seasons Open: year round

 ADA Accessibility Notes
all art is accessible
 
 Pet Friendly Notes
The Courthouse does not allow pets.
 

For More Information, Contact:

McKinley County Arts Committee

http://mckinleycountyart.org/
207 West Hill Ave, PO Box 70, Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-3868 · fax (505) 863-6362
 

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Latitude: 35.524880900
Longitude: -108.742699900
Elevation: 6536 FT (1992 M)
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