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Frankfort Michigan Post Office

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Frankfort MI Post Office 49635
Frankfort MI Post Office 49635

ADDRESS: 615 Main St., Frankfort, Michigan, 49635
ARTIST: Henry Bernstein
TITLE: On Board the Carferry
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Frankfort 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

I get really excited when I see a building that has been well maintained. I get even more excited when I find additional artifacts in the lobby like old pictures.

And that is exactly what I found when I visited the Frankfort, Michigan post office in the summer of 2015 while on vacation.

In addition to the great looking mural their are some great historic photos in the bulletin boards from when the building was constructed. It’s really a treat to see these as most buildings do not have them.

What makes these so special is you can see how building has remained the same but the landscaping and ramp addition have changed since it was built.

Since my wife and son were enjoying the park across the street I took my time and waited to get those great exterior photos. Frankfort is a busy post office so you can imagine me standing out in front waiting for the perfect moment. That perfect photo.

What do you know about this building or mural? Please comment and share below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort MI Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Lobby
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Corner Stone
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635 Artifacts
Frankfort Michigan Post Office 49635
Frankfort Michigan Post Office Mural 49635 Center
Frankfort Michigan Post Office Mural 49635 Detail
Frankfort Michigan Post Office Mural 49635 Detail
Frankfort Michigan Post Office Mural 49635 Detail
Frankfort Michigan Post Office Mural 49635 Full
Frankfort Michigan Post Office Mural 49635 Full
Frankfort Michigan Post Office Mural 49635 Full

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O Fallon Illinois Post Office

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O Fallon IL Post Office 62269
O Fallon IL Post Office 62269

ADDRESS: 1111 South Lincoln Avenue, O´Fallon, Illinois, 62269
ARTIST: Merlin F. Pollock
TITLE: John Mason Peck, First Postmaster Handing Out Mail – 1830
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS:  The former O´Fallon post office building was razed. However, the mural can be viewed in the new building shown here on Lincoln Ave. by interested members of the public. It resides on the wall above the retail counter.
YEAR: 1939

Looks like I might have skipped over this one while I was going through my final audit of Illinois New Deal Buildings. I tried really hard to find the original building, but was not successful. Here is what I did learn.

When I visited O´Fallon, I walked into bar and was greeted by two friendly locals. We I inquired about the old building the owner mentioned it had been demolished. When I asked what was in its place he mentioned a parking lot. I have not been able to officially confirm this but at lease I was able to find out a little bit about O´Fallon history.

The the conversation turned toward wanting to see the mural. The gentlemen told me the mural had been moved to the new building on Lincoln Ave. This sort of confirmed the creditability of his words as I already knew this piece of information.

When I returned home I spent some more time searching for the old building but came up empty-handed. I eventually contacted the local historical society. Low and behold one of the workers confirm the original building had been razed. He also mentioned their little museum has pictures of the old building.

Now I just need to visit O´Fallon again so I can visit their museum. Does anyone else out there have original pictures of the O´Fallon, Illinois building. I’ve love to hear from you. Please comment and share below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

O Fallon Illinois Post Office 62269
O Fallon Illinois Post Office 62269 Lobby
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Center
O Fallon Illinois Post Office 62269
O Fallon Illinois Post Office 62269 Lobby
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Detail
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Full
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Left Side
O Fallon Illinois Post Office Mural 62269 Right Side

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