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Springfield Wisconsin Post Office

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Springfield WI Post Office 53176
Springfield WI Post Office 53176

ADDRESS: 7210 Springfield Rd., Springfield, Wisconsin 53176

After talking to the man I met at the Rochester, Wisconsin post office I had to stop here. When I was talking to this local guy he mentioned the Springfield Post Office was in a trailer. I really could not picture in my mind what this would look like. I was thinking a little trailer next to someone’s house or something to that effect. Little did I know this was one very large fancy trailer.

Newer post offices like this don’t seem to have the character of older buildings. But I went inside and met the postmaster. I explained I was looking for murals and the reason I was talking pictures. I’m glad went inside because I found what I think is the newest dedication plaque I have ever seen. Apparently this post office was dedicated in 2000, which is the newest one I have personally seen. Just another example of why I like to take pictures and visit during normal business hours. I don’t think I would have learned this if I had visited during non business hours.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 3/13/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Rochester Wisconsin Post Office

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Rochester WI Post Office 53167
Rochester WI Post Office 53167

ADDRESS: 208 W. Main St., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167

When I arrived at the Rochester post office there was a man walking out of the building. Since I had my tripod setup and was walking back and forth he offered to take my picture. Since I had already gotten a few good ones I declined his offer. He apparently was not in any hurry and we ended up chatting for a few minutes. I explained I was out looking for post office murals and decided to stop in this nice little Rochester post office.

He immediately started to offer advise and commented on some of the other surrounding post offices. He mentioned the Springfield post office was in a trailer. He also practically begged me to introduce myself to the postmaster here. Since there was no line and I wasn’t in any hurry I stepped inside and introduced myself. I was greeted by a nice friendly lady. We talked for a few minutes and then I was on my way. I keep repeating to myself that I needed to stop at the Springfield post office. Thanks to the man I met for the tips and information. I ended up stopping at the Springfield and several more on this road trip.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 3/13/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Burlington Wisconsin Post Office

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Burlington WI Post Office 53105
Burlington WI Post Office 53105

ADDRESS: 100 S. Pine St., Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

Burlington Wisconsin was another post office I visited during my early March road trip. It was a busy post office and difficult to get a good photo of the exterior of the building. The parking lot seemed to always be full and have cars in the shots I was trying to get. Anyway, my objective was to stop at as many as I could today so I just took what I could and continued my road trip.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 3/13/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service