Archives for 2013

Woodbury Tennessee Post Office

July 9, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 203 W. High St., Woodbury, Tennessee 37190

This is the first time I’ve seen the larger dedication plaques on the outside of the building. I was a little surprised and excited when I visited this one. The only drawback, it was extremely busy. I sat around for a long time but was never able to get a clear un-obstructed photo of the front of this building. I kept telling myself it will eventually slow down and I’ll get my shot. Well, that never happened. So you see the close up photos below are a result of this. Sometimes that’s what happens when you are a freak of post offices.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

Personal visit on 4/1/2013 by David W. Gates Jr.
United States Postal Service

Dayton Tennessee Post Office

July 8, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 426 1st Ave., Dayton, Tennessee 37321

This is a newer building, and it was a challenge to photograph. It was so busy the day I visited I had to settle for the close up photos you see here. Because the building is so large cars were parking all around the two sides of the building. I was patient thought I waited around, but eventually gave in. I wanted to stop at more so I couldn’t allow myself to stay a really long time.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

Personal visit on 4/2/2013 by David W. Gates Jr.
United States Postal Service

Former Dayton Tennessee Post Office

July 7, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 400 Main St., Dayton, Tennessee 37321
ARTIST: Bertram Hartman
TITLE: View From Johnson Bluff
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: No longer a post office, however, the mural still here. It’s located in the lobby above the former postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1939

I’m always disappointed when I see buildings sold off to private businesses. I’m not sure what I make of this one except that is no longer a post office. At lease the city of Dayton keeps the building maintained and the mural on display for the public. After all that was why they were installed in post offices in the first place, for the public enjoyment.

Any of my fans know when the City of Dayton purchased this building? Any Dayton history buff, have any interesting they like to share about this building?

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.