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'''[[L. W. Rogers]]''' is a name to remember this year, when we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the [[L. W. Rogers Building]]. Mr. Rogers served as president of the [[American Theosophical Society]] from 1920-1931, and was one of its most energetic and effective leaders. He was a journalist, editor, labor union leader, and lecturer who founded dozens of Theosophical lodges across North America. Thank you, L. W., for your vision and effort!
Visitors entering the lobby of the [[L. W. Rogers Building]] at the headquarters of the [[Theosophical Society in America]] are surrounded by '''[[Murals at Olcott (art work)|murals]]''' painted on all four sides of the lobby. The work was painted in 1931-1933 by Philadelphia artist [[Richard Blossom Farley]] in a project organized by arts patron [[Georgine Shillard-Smith]].  '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quNwSxchQ18 "Murals at Olcott: Discover the Rich History and Symbolism of a Breathtaking Work of Art"]''' is a video presentation of its history and imagery.  
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Visitors entering the lobby of the L. W. Rogers Building at the headquarters of the Theosophical Society in America are surrounded by murals painted on all four sides of the lobby. The work was painted in 1931-1933 by Philadelphia artist Richard Blossom Farley in a project organized by arts patron Georgine Shillard-Smith. "Murals at Olcott: Discover the Rich History and Symbolism of a Breathtaking Work of Art" is a video presentation of its history and imagery.

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