Former post office buildings or locations.

Dover Delaware Former Post Office

September 18, 2021 By David W. Gates Jr.

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.

Sources

Personal visit on 8/14/21 about 7:50 AM by David W. Gates Jr.
United States Postal Service
William D. White. Home – William D. White (williamdwhite.com)

Prattville Alabama Former Post Office – Guest

August 6, 2021 By Doug

ADDRESS: 102 W Main St, Prattville, AL 36067

Thanks Doug,

Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office

July 11, 2021 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 20 Palmer Square E, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
ARTIST: Karl Free
TITLE: Columbia Under the Palm
MEDIUM: Oil and tempera (mural)
STATUS: The former Princeton post office is no longer an active, operating facility. The building is now privately owned, restricting access to the public. The mural has been reported to still be in the building. It previously resided on a wall in the main lobby.
YEAR: 1932

Prior to my recent trip, I knew the old Princeton, New Jersey post office was privately owned. All research I did also mentioned the mural still being in the building.

However, after visiting and seeing the loading dock, it seems to be undergoing renovations. If you peak inside you can also see the lobby under construction.

Which makes me wonder if the mural is indeed still in the lobby. Because of the large trees in the front and the impromptu lunch setup in front, it was next to impossible to get a good image from directly in front of the building, even if there were no people. the large trees cover up the front.

David W. Gates Jr.