Artist

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office

August 7, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 215 W. College St., Dickson, Tennessee, 37055
ARTIST: Edwin Boyd Johnson
TITLE: People of the Soil
MEDIUM: Fresco (mural)
STATUS: No longer an active post office. The mural still resides here, however, it’s not accessible to the public. The mural was painted directly into the plaster and I’m guessing was cost prohibited to move.
YEAR: 1939

Yes, I’ll express my disappointment in finding this building in disrepair. Apparently the building was sold off some time ago and is now under private ownership. Presumably private ownership, as I was only able to get a little bit of information from some local folks. They reported they think its a private residents house.

I knocked on the door just trying to get a glimpse of the mural. But no luck, apparently nobody was home and since I was unfamiliar with the status of the building did not want to take pictures inside the windows. I was sad to see the corner stone starting to break apart. I wonder how this could be restored, or saved? I wonder if the current owners would help.

Dickson Tennessee Post Office Full Mural

I left my business card in the hopes that I would hear from someone. Anyone who could let me know more about it. So now it’s just a waiting game. Who can help? Who can tell me more about this building? When was it sold off? Is it really a private home? Why wasn’t the mural saved or transferred? I’d really like to see it up close and photograph it.

Please Mr. Owner of this building, would you be so kind as to let a lover of this artwork into your building to see it up close? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055 Cornerstone damage

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055 Mural

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055 Plane

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055 Ship

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055 Train

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office Corner Stone

Sources

Personal visit on 3/31/2013 & 10/2019 by David, Post Office Fans
Personal visit on 0525/2022 b Brandy
Tennessee Post Office Murals by David W. Gates Jr.
Tennessee Post Office Mural Guidebook by David W. Gates Jr.
(affiliate link) Democratic Vistas: Post Offices and Public Art in the New Deal: [Hardcover] Marlene Park, Gerald E. Markowitz
(affiliate link): Tennessee Post Office Murals: Howard Hull
National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, Reference Number (96000934).
National Archives Records and Administration Identifier Number (135818241).
The Tennessean (See what’s coming to the former Downtown Dickson post office? (tennessean.com)

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055 Cornerstone damage

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055 Mural

Former Dickson Tennessee Post Office 37055

Original B&W

Dickson Mural

Updated 05/29/2022

Time for another nice story. This week I heard from a lady that happen to pass by this building when it was undergoing some electrical work. As luck would have it, she was invited inside and took these wonderful photos of the interior of the building. Although, it is not in great shape it is still a treat to see. And that mural is in good condition considering the rest of the building. This on is also a fresco.

Thank you Brandy,

Ripley Tennessee Post Office

August 3, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 117 E. Jackson St., Ripley, Tennessee, 38063
Artist: Marguerite Zorach
TITLE: Autumn
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Ripley 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: 1940

Another charming post office in Ripley Tennessee and a great mural. I enjoyed this one a lot and had to take a bunch of detail photos so that you can appreciate the entire piece. There is a lot going on in this mural and I wanted to highlight it all. From the dogs to the snake on the stick, it really is a detailed mural. What catches your eye first when you view this one? What do you like about it? Comment below and share with the rest of us.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Ripley Tennessee Post Office Cornerstone

Ripley Tennessee Post Office Mural Artist Signature

Ripley Tennessee Post Office Mural Center

Ripley Tennessee Post Office Mural Detail

Ripley Tennessee Post Office Mural Left Side

Ripley Tennessee Post Office Mural Right Side

Sources

Personal visit on 3/31/2013 by David W. Gates Jr.
Tennessee Post Office Murals by David W. Gates Jr.
Tennessee Post Office Mural Guidebook by David W. Gates Jr.
United States Postal Service
(affiliate link) Democratic Vistas: Post Offices and Public Art in the New Deal: [Hardcover] Marlene Park, Gerald E. Markowitz
(affiliate link): Tennessee Post Office Murals: Howard Hull
National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, Reference Number (88001582).
National Archives Records and Administration Identifier Number (135818930).
Lauderdale County TNGenWeb (Ripley Historic Post Office and Mural – Lauderdale County TNGenWeb)

Lewisburg Tennessee Post Office

July 21, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 557 E. Commerce St., Lewisburg, Tennessee, 37091
ARTIST: John H. R. Pickett
TITLE: Coming Round the Mountain
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The mural is on display in the lobby and is accessible to members of the public.
YEAR: 1938

Todays featured post office is from Lewisburg Tennessee. Pictured above is the newer post office building constructed in the late 1980’s. The mural was moved from the old post office to this building. Can anyone confirm the location of the original post office building? Tomorrow featured post office is what I believe to be the old location but I have not been able to confirm this. Would you happen to know? Do you know the address? Have any pictures when it was a post office?

The mural is very large is size, so I decided to get a bunch of close up photos so you can all see and appreciate the detail of this great mural. I had a nice visit and enjoyed seeing this one.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.