American Education

Eugene Broachs

An unknown WPA Federal Art Project (FAP) artist—possibly Eugene Broachs—created a 5′ by 6′ painting for Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, CA. Painted in 1939, the work “is made of two textured canvases hanging in a wooden frame above the main entrance hallway. The work depicts ten students either engaged in various activities or holding objects representing scholastic activities such as the arts, sports, reading etc.

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Artist(s)

Type of Art

Year Completed

Council District

Neighborhood

Status

Active

Funding Source(s)

WPA Federal Art Project

Accession Number

855

American Education

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Address 1600 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 (get directions)

Location Name Polytechnic High School

Location DescriptionAbove main entrance hallway

Long Beach Transit Bus Routes

61, 71, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175

Dimensions5' x 6'

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Photo Credit(s): Long Beach Unified School District

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