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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
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Gambier Ohio Post Office 43022 Lobby
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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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Mount Gilead Ohio Post Office

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Mount Gilead Post Office 43338

ADDRESS: 37 W High St, Mt Gilead, OH 43338
ARTIST: Julius Wyhof
TITLE: Pioneering to Progress
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead. It was getting late and the sun was setting fast. We managed to get a few good pictures and video. Special thanks to my son for putting up with the long drive and stopping.

David W. Gates Jr.

Mount Gilead Post Office 43338 Artifact
Mount Gilead Post Office 43338
Mount Gilead Post Office 43338 Cornerstone
Mount Gilead Post Office 43338 Mural Signature
Mount Gilead Post Office 43338
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“Used with the permission of the United States Postal Service®. All rights reserved.”

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Crooksville Ohio Post Office

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Crooksville OH Post Office 43731
Crooksville OH Post Office 43731

ADDRESS: 200 East Main Street, Crooksville, Ohio 4373
ARTIST: Thomas G. LoMedico
TITLE: Potter
MEDIUM: Terra-cotta (relief)
STATUS: The Crooksville post office is still an active, operating facility, and the relief can be viewed by interested members of the public. It resides in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1939

Always a challenge taking good photos when the sun is right in your face. Note to self this was later in the day towards the end of October when I visited. If and when I return, I’ll want to visit in the morning hours for better photographs.

The relief looks great and has not changed a bit since it was first installed. What a wonderful treat to see a lobby which for the most part has not been remodeled too much.

David W. Gates Jr.

Crooksville OH Post Office 43731
Crooksville OH Post Office 43731
Crooksville OH Post Office 43731 Artifacts
Crooksville OH Post Office 43731 Cornerstone
Crooksville OH Post Office 43731 Lobby
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Crooksville OH Post Office 43731 Relief Signature

“Used with the permission of the United States Postal Service®. All rights reserved.”

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