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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
Newcomerstown
Newcomerstown
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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