Archives for March 2012

ADDRESS: 105 Chicago St., Dewitt, Illinois 61735

Another stop on my February road trip Dewitt was pleasant. When I stopped a man was riding his bike and stopped to ask what I was doing. I ran through my normal speech and told him what I was doing. We chatted for a few minutes and I learned a little bit. Apparently his gentleman was a native of the town and started to tell me about a yearly festival that used to be in their town center. It was organized by local volunteers, however, about seven years ago lost the town lost interest and no longer held a festival.

It’s amazing what you can learn about a town just by stopping and taking an interest in people. In my experience people love to talk and its nice to hear different perspectives from the individuals I meet.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

• Personal visit on 2/7/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
• United States Postal Service

ADDRESS: 28983 Hub St., Deer Grove, Illinois 61243

Another stop during my early January 2012 road trip. Deer Grove was a nice small town post office.  The hand-make looking sign by the street was nice to see. The sign was decorated with flowers. Someone obviously take pride in appearance of this building.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

• Personal visit on 1/11/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
• United States Postal Service

ADDRESS: 2542 N. County Road 1750, Colusa, Illinois 62329

My first thoughts were how nicely the brick looked and the nice lettering of the post office letters. It was also a treat to see the older green mail box out in front. This one appeared to be old and original.

The building right next to the post office was built of similar brick and really stood out with the clear blue skies this January.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

• Personal visit on 1/11/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
• United States Postal Service