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East Lansing Michigan Post Office

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East Lansing MI Post Office 48823
East Lansing MI Post Office 48823

ADDRESS: 1140 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823

Today I give you East Lansing. I know, I know, you’re asking why I didn’t wait for the car to move. Some day’s are just like that. You get someone taking their time. I wasn’t really in a hurry either. I just didn’t feel like waiting around.

And that folks that is the truth. So I give you a one with car in front just to enforce the fact that I am impatient sometimes. Happens to the best of us. Oh it was also really windy and cold when I was standing out there.

Interesting map of East Lansing in the lobby and an old dedication plaque. Enjoy! and leave me a comment below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit 11/10/2013 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Otis Grant Collins Chicago Illinois Post Office

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Otis Grant Collins Chicago IL Post Office 60623
Otis Grant Collins Chicago IL Post Office 60623

ADDRESS: 2302 S. Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois 60623

Welcome to another post office named in honor of someone. Who is Otis Grant Collins? I’m using a life line here. Can anyone tell me who Otis Grant Collins is? What he or she is famous for and or what they did.

As for the building itself, A nice old solid brick building. Unfortunately this one has seen some really hard Chicago winters. Sandstone corners are not match for the abundant amount of salt and debris used on the streets and sidewalks. You will notice several corner stones in this condition in Chicago. Sad but I did my best to get close-ups of what is left.

On another note, it was almost impossible to get a clear un-obstructed photo of this building. At least the day I visited which was a Saturday. Everyone was about and about doing their chores. In larger cities it’s almost a given in order to get good photos to visit both on a Saturday and a Sunday. The Saturday is for getting close-ups and anything that inside the building such as a mural. Leave Sunday for the exterior photos of the building. These are just a few of the things I’ve learned working on this project.

I need to use a life line? Can you help me? Do you know? Would you share it with me if you did know? Please leave your comments below.

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 11/2/2013  by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Services

Forest Park Illinois Post Office

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Forest Park IL Post Office 60130
Forest Park IL Post Office 60130

ADDRESS: 417 Des Plains Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130
ARTIST: Miriam McKinnie (Hofmeier)
TITLE: The White Fawn
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Forest Park 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: 1940

Ever walk into the Forest Park, Illinois Post Office and ask yourself… “I wonder who painted the mural?” or, “I wonder what title of it is?. Well look no further. You’ve come to the right place.

I was only able to get these two photos of the mural before the lady at the counter stop me from taking any more. I was taken backed that it didn’t even occur to me that I should have said more, but I kept my mouth shut. I gave her my card and also got the phone number for the postmaster. I was instructed to call and ask for permission before taking any more photos. I’m pretty sure this is not necessary and I don’t want to cause any trouble so I just left. I figured since I live in the Chicago-Land area it won’t be that big of a deal to get back here again.

However, if you are the postmaster, and you happen upon this article, would it be ok to continue with documenting your building and mural? I’d really appreciate it.

But I want to hear from you? Have you ever wondered bout this mural? Do you know more about it? Please leave a comment below, I’d really like to know more about what you think about it?

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Forest Park Illinois Post Office Mural 60130 Full
Forest Park Illinois Post Office Mural 60130 Full
Forest Park Illinois Post Office 60130 Cornerstone
Forest Park Illinois Post Office 60130
Forest Park Illinois Post Office 60130
Forest Park Illinois Post Office 60130

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

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