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Council Grove Kansas Post Office

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ADDRESS:  103 W. Main Street, Council Grove, KS, 66846
ARTIST: Charles B. Rogers
TITLE: Autumn Colors
MEDIUM:  Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Council Grove post office still an active postal facility. The mural reside here and can be viewed by interested members of the public. The mural resides in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1939

Information on the New Deal era Post Office in Council Grove, KS. I visited on 9/11/2024. As noted in my prior email to you, feel free to post these photos and information on your websites and Post Office Fans Social Media Sites. Active post office located on the eastern end of the downtown area.

Roger,

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Baltimore Maryland Loch Raven Branch Post Office

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Baltimore Maryland Loch Raven Branch Post Office 21286
Baltimore Maryland Loch Raven Branch Post Office 21286

ADDRESS: 808 Gleneagles Ct #1, Towson, MD 21286

Another stop I forgot to publish from my 2023 trip out east.

Eventually I get bits of time to go through all the images I’ve collected over the years.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 05/21/2023 about 2PM by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Ellicott City Maryland Former Post Office

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Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043
Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043

ADDRESS: 8267 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043
ARTIST: Peter DeAnna
TITLE: Building of Ellicott Mills and Landscape of Ellicott City.
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (murals)
STATUS: The Ellicott City former post office is no longer an active postal facility. It is home to the Howard County Visitors center. The murals still reside here and can be viewed by interested members of the public. One mural resides on the west side of the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door. The other two reside on the east side of the lobby on either side of the large window.
YEAR: 1940

It’s hard to believe it has been almost a years since I visited this one. Apparently, I must have been in a hurry as I did not video. The two short videos I did uncover were crappy.  

I do remember talking to the gentlemen staffing the visitor center. We had a wonderful discussion and I explained my mission to visit all the murals in all fifty states. While we were talking some other visitors entered and I chatted up the guest. The couple had been to the Bethesda post office and had mentioned that mural while were talking.

The two on the east side of the lobby are difficult to photograph. The large window between the two panels made it difficult to see. Had I been thinking more cleaning I would have had the staff close the blinds. That may have given me a better photograph. So note to self, if and when you get the chance to visit again. Maybe on a cloudy day, I could get a better photograph of the two on the east wall.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043
Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043 Cornerstone
Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043 Mural Full
Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043 Mural Signature
Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043 Murals
Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043 Murals Plaque
Ellicott City MD Post Office 21043 Murals Signature

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

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Dennison Ohio Post Office

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Dennison OH Post Office 44621
Dennison OH Post Office 44621

ADDRESS: 115 N 3rd St Ste 2, Dennison, OH 44621
ARTIST: Edmund Joseph Sawyer
TITLE: Passenger Pigeon
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Dennison 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: 1939

Spring break visit in March of 2024 brought us through Dennison, Ohio. Honestly, spring break was being with my son. But since we had a long drive home from DC to Illinois, I wanted to at least stop at one post office during our week. If all else failed, this was the one I had targeted.

A bit disappointed to discover the mural is covered in glass. I’m glad someone took the time to protect it, but it does distract from the viewers enjoyment of it. The glare from the lights and the sunshine coming in from the windows is really distracting. Not to mention trying to photograph it. The frame also does not appear to be original as I’m sure it was added to hold the glass in place. The glare also made it difficult to photograph the signature in the lower right corner.

However, I’m also delighted to see the historical construction photos.

Special thanks to my son for putting up with the long drive, assisting me in filming.

David W. Gates Jr.

Dennison OH Post Office 44621
Dennison OH Post Office 44621 Artifact
Dennison OH Post Office 44621 Cornerstone
Dennison OH Post Office 44621 Mural Full
Dennison OH Post Office 44621 Mural Signature
Dennison OH Post Office 44621

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

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Newcomerstown Ohio Post Office

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Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832
Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832

ADDRESS: 133 W Canal St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
ARTIST: Cesare Stea
TITLE: Men and Machines
MEDIUM: Plaster (relief)
STATUS: The Newcomerstown post office is still an active, operating facility and the relief can be viewed by interested members of the public. The mural resides in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1939

Spring break visit in March of 2024 brought us through Newcomerstown, Ohio. It was getting late and we had a long drive, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to stop and see this one. We managed to get a few good pictures and video. Special thanks to my son for putting up with the long drive, assisting me in filming.

Shot the video without having the microphone on. First few video’s I was also saying the art was a wood carving. When actually it’s plaster. But subsequent video’s I reported it as Terra-cotta.

David W. Gates Jr.

Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832
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Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832 Relief
Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832
Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832 Lobby
Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832 Cornerstone
Newcomerstown OH Post Office 43832 Artist Signature

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

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Gambier Ohio Post Office

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Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022
Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022

ADDRESS: 107 Chase Ave, Gambier, OH 43022
ARTIST: Norris Rahming
TITLE: Bishop P. Chase Selects Site of Kenyon College
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Gambier 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: 1936

Spring break visit in March of 2024 brought us through Gambier, Ohio. It was getting late and we had a long drive, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to stop and see this one. We managed to get a few good pictures and video. Special thanks to my son for putting up with the long drive and stopping.

This was a nice little town, and I had no idea it was the home to Kenyon College. There is a nice bookstore across the street. Had I done a little more research prior to visiting, I think it would have been nice to grab a cup of coffee or maybe even a sandwich and sit outside to enjoy the area and the handsome stone post office.

David W. Gates Jr.

Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022 Cornerstone
Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022 Artifacts
Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022 Lamps
Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022 Lobby
Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022 Mural
Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022 Mural Signature
Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022

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

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Mount Gilead Ohio Post Office

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Mount Gilead Post Office 43338

ADDRESS: 37 W High St, Mt Gilead, OH 43338
ARTIST: Julius Wyhof
TITLE: Pioneering to Progress
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Mount Gilead 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: 1936

Spring break visit in March of 2024 brought us through Mount Gilead. It was getting late and the sun was setting fast. We managed to get a few good pictures and video. Special thanks to my son for putting up with the long drive and stopping.

David W. Gates Jr.

Mount Gilead Post Office 43338 Artifact
Mount Gilead Post Office 43338
Mount Gilead Post Office 43338 Cornerstone
Mount Gilead Post Office 43338 Mural Signature
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“Used with the permission of the United States Postal Service®. All rights reserved.”

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Spartanburg South Carolina Former Post Office – Guest

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Spartanburg, SC (Old Main PO built 1931)
Spartanburg, SC (Old Main PO built 1931)

ADDRESS: 201 Magnolia St, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Donald S. Russell was president of the University of South Carolina (1952-57), S.C. Governor (1963-65), U.S. Senator (1965-66), U.S. District Court Judge (1966-71), and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge (1971-98).    Originally a post office in Spartanburg, it was built in 1931.  In 1994 it was named for Russell.  It’s a Nationally Registered Landmark.

Thanks Doug,

Spartanburg, SC (Donald Russell Courthouse)
Spartanburg, SC (Donald Russell Courthouse)

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  • Personal visit on by Doug