Post Office Dept Bldg: Advance of Civilization Thru the Bond of World Postal Union tympanum in Washington, D.C. by Adolph Alexander Weinman

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Post Office Dept Bldg: Advance of Civilization Thru the Bond of World Postal Union tympanum in Washington, D.C. by Adolph Alexander Weinman

The "Advance of Civilization Thru the Bond of World Postal Union" tympanum is a limestone sculpture by Adolph Alexander Weinman located on the Post Office Department Building in Washington, D.C. It symbolizes the progress of civilization through global postal cooperation. Positioned in the Federal Triangle area, the artwork is part of the building's historic architectural decoration. It reflects themes of communication and international unity.