Downtown Post Office

• 517 Seagaze Dr in Oceanside CA
• Created 1936 by WPA, supervising architect Louis A Simon

This building was Oceanside's first permanent post office. Dedicated in January of 1936, it was a WPS project, one of several in Oceanside. Louis Simon aided in the design. A mural of the San Luis Rey valley, painted by Elise Seeds (aso a WPA project) graces the interior. One other WPA project is the wooden Coat of Arms over the doorway, completed by Stuart Holmes in 1936. - from Oceanside Historical Society

 

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Oceanside Pier Plaza Amphitheatre

• 200 The Strand North, south of the pier in Oceanside CA
• Created in 1937 by the WPA

Amphitheater that holds music events and much more.

Oceanside's current bandshell was built in 1950. The first of four bandshells was built in 1919. A stage for the Miss Southern California Beauty Contests, concerts, beach openings, this current bandshell was used in the 2000 movie "Bring It On".  - from Oceanside Historical Society

 

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