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Franklin Indiana Former Post Office

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Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131

ADDRESS: 55 W Madison St, Franklin, Indiana 46131
ARTIST: Jean Swiggett
TITLE: Local Industry
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The former Franklin, Indiana post office is no longer an operating postal facility. It was purchased by the local town of Franklin and served as its city hall for a number of years. The building was eventually sold again and converted to a beautiful restaurant: RFD Franklin is the name of the restaurant, and the owners have done a fantastic job preserving the building and its historic charm.
YEAR: 1936

What a wonderful treat to see this building re-purposed and preserved so beautifully. I visited Franklin on a Saturday night and the whole downtown area was busy. Unfortunately, I didn’t not have a reservation. I had a long drive home, but will be back again.

I’m told the mural which was originally housed in this building has been moved to the newer postal facility on Main St. However, I have not been able to verify this or visit the newer building yet. I guess that means I will need another trip to Franklin. Next time I’ll make reservations.

David W. Gates Jr.

Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Plaque
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Cornerstone
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Cornerstone
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Artifact
Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Cornerstone

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Rensselaer Indiana Post Office

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Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978

ADDRESS: 225 S Van Rensselaer St, Rensselaer, Indiana 47978
ARTIST: John Edward Costigan
TITLE: Receiving the Mail on the Farm
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Rensselaer post office is still an active operating facility and the mural can be viewed by interested members of the public. The mural resides on the wall in the lobby above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1937

Rensselaer was another stop during my recent road trip through Indiana. It was early and the sun raisers behind the building. Making my photographs darker than I like.

Note to self, if you visit again, try to time this in the afternoon when the sun is shining on the front of the building.

David W. Gates Jr.

Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Cornerstone
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Lobby
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Mural Center
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Mural Signature
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Mural Right
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Mural Left
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Mural Full
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978 Mural Detail
Rensselaer IN Post Office 47978

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

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Viola Delaware Post Office

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Viola DE Post Office 19979
Viola DE Post Office 19979

ADDRESS: 3 S Main St, Viola, DE 19979

That sun makes it really difficult to get good photos in the morning. It is best to photograph this one in the afternoon. Just in case you were wondering.

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 8/14/21 about 8:34 AM by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Monon Indiana Post Office

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Monon IN Post Office 47959
Monon IN Post Office 47959

ADDRESS: 415 N Market St, Monon, Indiana 47959

This is the Monon, Indiana post office. Taken early in the morning. If I decide to visit again, note to self, It would be best to photograph the building in the afternoon.

Monon is a perfect example of one of the reason go into the lobby of these smaller post offices. Someone took the time to frame some nice historical photos and display them on the wall in the main lobby. It is these sort of decorations that I find delightful.

In addition this one as a great dedication plaque dated 1957.

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 8/18/21 about 9:14 AM by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Woodside Delaware Post Office

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Woodside DE Post Office 19980
Woodside DE Post Office 19980

ADDRESS: 4568 Turkey Point Rd, Woodside, DE 19980

One thing I’ve learned is to not overlook the inside of these classic old post offices. Woodside is a perfect example of an old budding, which looks to have been a personal residence. What is impressive about this one are the award plaques and other memorabilia in the lobby.

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 8/14/21 about 8:25 AM by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Dover Delaware Former Post Office

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Dover DE Former Post Office 19901
Dover DE Former Post Office 19901

ADDRESS: 209 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
ARTIST: William Davidson White
TITLE: Harvest, Spring and Summers
MEDIUM: Unconfirmed (murals) multiple panels
STATUS: The former Dover post office is no longer an, operating postal facility.It is currently occupied by the Wesley United Methodist Church, and used as their educational center. The murals are reported to still be in the building. However, during my most recent road trip in 2021, I was not able to verify.
YEAR: 1937

I arrived on a Saturday morning looking for this building. Tuns out there was a local comic-con event going on. Most of the streets in the downtown area were blocked off. I only found this out after speaking to one of the volunteers directing traffic around the area.

So I had to park a few blocks away and walk to this one. That’s ok, felt good to out of the car and stretch. Sadly, I did not stick around for the event, I need post offices and a lot more miles to dive before I can rest.

The building now houses the Wesley United Methodist Church Education center and was not open. Rumor has it that the mural is still in the building, but I was not able to confirm this on this trip.

I consider any Delaware stops icing on the cake for this trip so I did not investigate it prior to my trip or this visit. What a beautiful stately building. I love it.

David W. Gates Jr.

Dover DE Former Post Office 19901
Dover DE Former Post Office 19901
Dover DE Former Post Office 19901
Dover DE Former Post Office 19901
Dover DE Former Post Office 19901
Dover DE Former Post Office 19901
Dover DE Former Post Office 19901

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Hamilton New Jersey Post Office

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Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650
Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650

ADDRESS: 680 US-130, Trenton, NJ 08650

So the address is Trenton, but the sign on the building is Hamilton, New Jersey. Either way, it’s a huge facility. I like the landscaping out front of the entrance. Also known as the John K. Rafferty post office.

David W. Gates Jr.

Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650
Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650
Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650
Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650
Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650
Hamilton NJ Post Office 08650

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  • Personal visit on 8/12/21 about 10:19 AM by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service