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Bellevue Ohio Post Office

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Bellevue OH Post Office 44811
Bellevue OH Post Office 44811

ADDRESS: 140 North, Sandusky Street, Bellevue, Ohio 44811
ARTIST: Paul Meltsner
TITLE: Ohio
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Bellevue post office is still an active, operating facility, and the mural can be viewed by interested members of the public. It resides in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1937

One thing you notice as you start visiting a bunch of different post offices is the variety in interest or dedication you find with each post master and the employees who work in the different buildings.

Bellevue is one perfect example of what I mean by this. I was greeted by friendly postmaster Dave as I entered the Bellevue, Ohio post office. I of coursed ask for permission before taking my photographs. We chatted for a bit and as he was filling the post office boxes in the lobby of this wonderful building. Dave appeared to know a lot about Bellevue and took pride in his older building and mural. What a treat to be able to share a moment and get the perspective of a local. I’m delighted to have been able to visit during working hours and meet Dave.

Thanks again,

David W. Gates Jr.

Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Detail
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Detail
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Detail
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Signature
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Right Side
Bellevue Ohio Post Office 44811
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Cornerstone
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural 44811
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Left Side
Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Center
Bellevue Ohio Post Office 44811
Bellevue Ohio Post Office 44811
Bellevue Ohio Post Office 44811

“Used with the permission of the United States Postal Service®. All rights reserved.”

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Delphos Ohio Post Office

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Delphos OH Post Office 45833
Delphos OH Post Office 45833

ADDRESS: 127 N. Main St., Delphos, Ohio 45833

Sometimes taking photographs is really frustrating. It’s not the art or practice of taking the photograph. It’s the people watching and waiting that seems to get frustrating.

Let me explain a little more because it’s actually not the people, it’s the presumed inconsiderate actions which gets me. I stood and waited for a lady to finish her cell phone conservation right in front of the building.

This would not normally bother me too much but it’s that she was standing right in front of the entrance doors. eventually she moved to the sidewalk, but really I don’t want to hear your conservation, so why must you stand and talk right in front of the entrance doors?

Granted I know they have no idea what I’m actually doing or that I’m actually waiting for them to move so I can get an un-obstructed photograph, but hey, its one of those things.

What do you think? Is this rude? inconsiderate or am I just being an old grumpy man? Great looking building by the way.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 10/20/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Fremont Ohio Post Office

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Fremont OH Post Office 43420
Fremont OH Post Office 43420

ADDRESS: 2120 Enterprise St., Fremont, Ohio 43420

I don’t even remember visiting this one. I was so interested in the older building that when I saw this one I was just like. Oh its one of those new ones and drove to the next one.

Sounds exciting doesn’t it.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 10/23/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service