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Short Hills New Jersey Post Office

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Short Hills New Jersey Post Office
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office

ADDRESS: 30 Chatham Road., Short Hills, New Jersey 07078
ARTIST: Ernest Lawson
TITLE: Short Hills Landscape
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Short Hills post office is still an active, operating facility, however, the mural has been reported missing, lost or destroyed. It previously resided in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1937

Another stop where the lobby was closed. I wan’t disappointed, as I knew the mural from this one was not in the lobby. It has been reported missing, lost or destroyed. I’ll need to do some further research on the status of this one.

I did however, enjoy the live music that was being played across the street at the restaurant. I did a short video of the exterior of the building while the band was playing. I’ll post that to the YouTube channel when I get a chance.

That cornerstone was a bit of challenge to photograph, but I think it turned out ok. I briefly though about carving hedge trimmers with me during my visits, but I’m not so sure the postal service would appreciate me cutting their bushes, but maybe they wouldn’t mind. IDK.

David W. Gates Jr.

Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078 DG
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078 DG
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078 Cornerstone
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078 Cornerstone
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078 Cornerstone
Short Hills New Jersey Post Office 07078 Cornerstone

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

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South Orange New Jersey Post Office

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South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079

ADDRESS: 31 Vose Ave., South Orange, New Jersey 07079
ARTIST: Bernard Perlin
TITLE: Family Scene
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The South Orange 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: 1936

Note to self again, taking photos of the exterior of this one in the late afternoon is a challenge. The sun sets behind the building making it difficult to shoot into the sun and get the front of the building. I was here about 5:30 in the afternoon.

The lobby is also not open after hours, so I’ll need to plan another visit to photograph the mural.

UPDATE

South Orange was one stop during my August 2021 trip. I made it a point to visit during business hours. The plan was to visit first thing in the morning for the sunrise and then to get the inside images of the mural. My timing was perfect and I was able to achieve both in August. Check this one off my list.

One major disappointment is the ceiling light fixture hangs right in front of the mural. Is nearly impossible to get an unobstructed view and photograph of the mural. Multiple close up shots help to show the real beauty of this one.

David W. Gates Jr.

South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Cornerstone
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Center
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Left
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Full
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Right
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Signature
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Full
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Full
South Orange New Jersey Post Office 07079 Mural Detail

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South River New Jersey Post Office

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South River New Jersey Post Office 08882
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882

ADDRESS: 44 Obert St., South River, New Jersey 08882
ARTIST: Maurice Glickman
TITLE: Construction
MEDIUM: Wood (relief)
STATUS: The South River post office is still an active, operating facility, and the relief can be viewed by interested members of the public. It resides in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1940

Hey David, I thought you said these were murals? Well, you are correct, but some post offices received other forms of art such as wood carvings, reliefs and even stone.

South River is unique in that it received a wood relief created by artist Maurice Glickman. Murals are great, but it’s really nice to see other forms of art mediums.

Obviously the ADA ramp was installed years after the building was completed. What prompted the construction on the right side of the building and not the left side, I have no idea. But it would have made more sense to put it on the left side of the building. That way the railing wouldn’t have covered up the cornerstone. I did my best and took several pictures from different angles to see this one.

Note to self, the lobby was open very early so I was able to get in and out quickly.

David W. Gates Jr.

South River New Jersey Post Office 08882
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Cornerstone
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Cornerstone
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Relief
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Relief
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Relief
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Relief Signature
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Relief
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Relief
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Lobby
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Cornerstone
South River New Jersey Post Office 08882 Relief

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

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