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Hart Michigan Post Office

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Hart MI Post Office 49420
Hart MI Post Office 49420

ADDRESS: 135 S. State St., Hart, Michigan, 49420
ARTIST: Ruth Grotenrath
TITLE: Boy Rounding Up the Stock
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Hart post office is still an active, operating facility and the mural can be viewed by interested members of the public. The mural resides in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1941

Today’s featured post office is the wonderful building in Hart, Michigan. I was able to visit this one during the summer of 2015.

A bit disappointed in the placement of the railing in front of the corner stone. But at least its not entirely covered up or destroyed.

This mural feels full to me. I mean all the subjects fill up the space on the canvas. The colors are bold maybe that’s why I get a full feeling when I view it. I also feel the artist made an effort to make the subject as large as possible because of the placement high above the postmasters door.

What do you think about this one? Please comment and share below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Signature
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Right Side
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Left Side
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Full
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Full
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Detail
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Center
Hart Michigan Post Office Mural 49420 Center
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420 Lobby
Hart Michigan Post Office 49420 Corner Stone

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

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Manistee Michigan Post Office

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Manistee MI Post Office 49660
Manistee MI Post Office 49660

ADDRESS: 35 Filer St., Manistee, Mi 49660

Welcome to today’s featured post office. Another beautiful day in August of 2015. This was another stop during our summer vacation.

Hey you know what would be great? If I could spend the rest of my life getting pictures from all seasons of every building.

So I could have a spring, summer, fall and winter image.  For enjoy my summer version.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 8/05/2015 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Former Salem Illinois Post Office

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Former Salem IL Post Office 62881
Former Salem IL Post Office 62881

ADDRESS: 217 West Main Street, Salem, Illinois 62881
ARTIST: Vladimir Rousseff
TITLE: Lincoln as Postmaster in New Sale
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The former Salem post office is now a local business. The mural was relocated to local library and can be viewed by interested members of the public. It resides in a conference room.
YEAR: 1938

What was once a post office is now the home to Raymond James. Since it was a weekend when I visited I was not able to view the inside of the building. I like the patriotic sign in front of the building and above the door.

The mural was moved to the local library and I just made it in time before closing on the Saturday I visited. I must publicly thank the staff of the Salem library for allowing me access to the mural. I know it was just before closing but I can’t thank you enough, especially since I drove so far to view it.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881 Cornerstone
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
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Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881
Former Salem Illinois Post Office 62881

Since the mural was moved to the new Library it appears it is only accessible to viewers who ask. It’s not in the open for all to see. It’s tucked in an employee conference room in the back of the building.

Luckily I was able to view this before the library was closing for the day. What do you think of this mural. Please comment and share below.

“Used with the permission of the Bryan – Bennett Public Library”

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