Tennessee Post Offices

Former Manchester Tennessee Post Office

July 19, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 200 N. Spring St. Manchester, Tennessee, 37355
ARTIST: Minna Citron
TITLE: Swapping Day
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The former Manchester post office is no longer an active facility. The mural was moved to the newer post office. It is on display behind the retail counter and is only viewable during business hours.
YEAR: 1942

For mural information please see our article on the current Manchester, Tennessee Post Office.

I’m disappointed to see this one in such a neglected state, but at lease the building is still standing. This also brings me to another goal of this blog. To highlight and document our disappearing post offices. This one is a classic example.

Once I got home and started to search for some other bits of information, I found out how difficult it was in finding quality historical data. This is where you can help. If you know when it was sold. What it’s being used for now, or any other interesting information I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks

David W. Gates Jr.

Former Manchester Tennessee Post Office 37355

Former Manchester Tennessee Post Office Cornerstone

Sources

Personal visit on 4/1/2013 by David W. Gates Jr.
Tennessee Post Office Murals by David W. Gates Jr.
Tennessee Post Office Mural Guidebook by David W. Gates Jr.

Shelbyville Tennessee Post Office

July 18, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 600 N. Main St., Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160

This one has a lot of old artifacts. I was surprised to find so much. But its times like this that I was grateful, I visited during normal business hours and that the items were on display. Oh and don’t forget about the dedication plaque hidden behind the evergreen bushes in front of the building. A lucky find, I’m glad I checked.

Some interesting artifacts, I found was an old postal carriers hat, old framed photographs of the old building and old letters and awards. Some nice items I have to say. I’d like to say thank you to the person or people who took the time to make sure these were put o display for the public. What a real treat. I often ask myself how many locals realize what a neat thing it is to have a post office with so much history and charm? Not everyone is as luck as the residents of Shelbyville. From Chicago, Thank you.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

Personal visit on 4/1/2013 by David W. Gates Jr.
United States Postal Service

Former Shelbyville Tennessee Post Office

July 17, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 100 S. Main St., Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160

Now the Argie Cooper Public Library, the former Shelbyville post office is nice impressive building. Although I’m disappointed to see the engraving removed from the facia of the building at least its still standing and open for the public. This old solid old building. I love the pillars in front.

During my visit I was able to do some quick research since it was the library. I went directly to the genealogy department and found a local book. As you can see the post office was converted to the library way back in 1966. Not bad for doing some quick research. But at lease I was able to confirm the history and facts around the status of this building.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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