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Federal building with murals by Jewish artists at risk of sale, demolition

JL;DR SUMMARY The Wilbur J. Cohen Building in Washington D.C., renowned for its New Deal-era murals by Jewish artists like Ben Shahn, is threatened by potential sale and demolition. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish ArtistsJewish MuseumArt PreservationFranklin RooseveltPublic ArtNew DealMuralsBen ShahnWilbur J. Cohen BuildingGeneral Services Administration

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Washington D.C., Washington DC, United States
"A federal building in Washington D.C. known for its murals crafted by important Jewish artists is at risk of demolition."
New York City, New York, United States
"Now, activists are calling on New York Citys Jewish Museum for support to prevent the sale and possible destruction of the Wilbur J. Cohen Building."

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