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Perrysburg Ohio Former Post Office

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Former Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551
Former Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551

ADDRESS: 117 East Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551
ARTIST: Glenn Moore Shaw
TITLE: Building of Fort Meigs 1813
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: Need to locate
YEAR: 1942

It’s always a difficult decision to decide if I’m going to post an incomplete article. By incomplete I mean, I don’t have photos of the mural. But the way I rationalize it, is that at least I can get the building documented and out there for you all to enjoy. As time permits or if you have photos of the mural you’d like to contribute please comment below.

My initial visit was during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, consequently most businesses were closed. I did however, peek through the window and discovered the artwork is still on the wall. This prompted me to start asking a bunch of questions to my self. So I’m wondering why it was never moved to the new building? Maybe a little more research and investigation and I’ll be able to find out. Unless of course you have something to share with us? Do you happen to know why the mural was never moved? Was it even an option at the time? When was the building sold? I can’ t want to get back to Perrysburg to see this in person.

For now here the exterior photos of the building.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Former Perrysburg Ohio Post Office 43551 Corner Stone
Former Perrysburg Ohio Post Office 43551 Corner Stone

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Tipp City Ohio Former Post Office

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Former Tipp City OH Post Office 45371
Former Tipp City OH Post Office 45371

ADDRESS: 29 West Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371
TITLE: Construction of Miami-Erie Canal in Miami City
ARTIST: Herman Zimmerman
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (Mural)
STATUS: The former Tipp City post office is no longer an active, operating facility. The mural was relocated to the newer post office on Hyatt street where it can be viewed by interested members of the public. It resides in the lobby above the retail counter.
YEAR: 1940

If you are looking for the artwork that once resided here, it’s now located in the newer building on Hyatt St.

Today’s featured building is the former Tipp City Post Office. Where do I begin to talk about this one? What an absolutely wonderful visit I had back in November of 2013. To be honest I had no idea the building was sold and now privately owned. So you could imagine my surprise when I found out a new business had moved in.

I was also delighted as I entered and found two enthusiastic owners who showed me around the building. It was a real treat to see the work they have done to preserve this historical treasure.  I learned so much as we visited, and ended up spending much more time here than I planned, but it was definitely worth it.

The historical plaque on front of the building reads:

Dedicated on January 19, 1939, and served as the area’s Post Office until 1991. Dedication was preceded by the 1938 city name change from Tippecanoe City to the present Tipp City due to identification with another Ohio City. This building was completed at a cost of $43, 210 and contains oak floors, quarry tile flyer, original fixtures, walk in vault, and “secret” look-out-room used by postal inspectors. Due to its sturdy masonry and concrete construction, the basement served as the city’s civil defense shelter in the Cold War era. The U.S. Coast & Geological Survey medallion located on the northwest corner of the building benchmarks the area’s sea level elevation.

Tipp City’s legendary Civil Ware battle horse is buried in the northwest corner of this lot. The horse was ridden by Col. Daniel M. Rouze (44th Ohio Infantry and 8th Ohio Mounted Calvary) during the war. A statue commemorates the grave of this fateful horse.  Today, this grand old building is privately owned and serves as a commerce center for the community. It is part of Tipp City’s proud history.

If I had not stopped and taken the time to walk inside, I would never had known all the little details that makes this building so special. I can’t thank you enough for taking time out of your day to visit with me. I hope all owners of former post office buildings take as much interest in their buildings as you have.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office

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Former Fairborn OH Post Office 45324
Former Fairborn OH Post Office 45324

ADDRESS: 1 East Main Street, Fairborn, Ohio 45324
ARTIST: Henry Simon
TITLE: Wright Brothers in Ohio
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The former Fairborn post office is no longer an active, operating postal facility. It is now home to the local public library. The mural was moved to the newer post office building It is located on a wall in the main lobby. See current Fairborn, Ohio post office.
YEAR: 1941

My trip in November of 2013 included finding the former Fairborn Ohio Post Office. At the time I wasn’t sure where it was located but eventually I did find the building. As it turns out the former Fairborn post office has been converted to the local library, a good thing in my mind. I would rather find the building re-used for the public rather than privately owned. So the fact that it was converted to a library was a refreshing site to me.

I had some extra time on this visit so I figured I’d head inside and do a little research. I found a few books with some local history from the area. I decided having a few of the post offices images would be a great addition to this article.  A big thanks to the staff of the Fairborn Public Library for help a visitor from out of state. Much appreciated.

Fairborn OH Former Post Office 45324
Fairborn OH Former Post Office 45324 Artifact
Fairborn OH Former Post Office 45324

October 2022 Update

During a recent road trip, I stop in Fairborn to visit the former post offie. It has been repurposed as the local library for a number of years. Not to fond of the painted books on the side of the building, but I guess there could be worse things you do with the building. I was also lucky to find some historical photos in the library when the town was called Osborne.

Yes, you are correct, the original post office was known as the Osborne, Ohio post office.

Thank you,

David W. Gates Jr.

Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324
Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324
Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324
Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324
Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324 Cornerstone
Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324 Cornerstone
Former Fairborn OH Post Office 45324
Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324
Former Fairborn Ohio Post Office 45324

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