Post Office Dept Bldg (east - 12th St - facade): Spirit of Civilization & Progress tympanum in Washington, D.C. by Adolph Alexander Weinman located in James M. Goode's Federal Triangle area

tympanum

The Spirit of Civilization & Progress tympanum is a limestone relief by Adolph Alexander Weinman on the east facade of the Post Office Department Building in Washington, D.C.'s Federal Triangle. It allegorically depicts themes of civilization and progress and is part of the area's rich collection of federal architectural sculpture. Located on 12th Street between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues NW, it is near the Federal Triangle Metro station. The work is recognized in authoritative sculpture references and contributes to the artistic heritage of the nation's capital.