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Newport Tennessee Post Office

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Newport TN Post Office 37821
Newport TN Post Office 37821

ADDRESS: 265 Cosby Hwy., Newport, Tennessee 37821

I don’t remember your name but we spoke in the lobby after hours and I learned a little history about Newport. You guided me to the older building. I’d like to report I was able to find the old building and photograph it. If you ever find this site and remember me, please post a comment below. It was a pleasure talking to you about Newport. Thanks.

This was a fun visit, my wife and I had just finished up our hike and headed straight to Newport to find the post offices. We had not even found a hotel at this point so I’m sure I smelled pretty bad. I was happy to see the old photographs in the lobby but part of me wished the old building was still an active post office. I’ve also learned the mural that was once in the old building is now in a museum. I’ll report more about that in another article about the old building but for now here is the new active post office building for Newport, Tennessee.

What do you know about the old photographs in the lobby? Where you responsible for displaying these historic photos? Please comment below I’d love to hear more about them.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 9/04/2014 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Gatlinburg Tennessee Post Office

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Gatlinburg TN Post Office 37738
Gatlinburg TN Post Office 37738

ADDRESS: 1216 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738

This was my first time to Gatlinburg, so its funny when I explain to people I only went to see the post office. I had no idea how touristy this town is. I had heard stories, but until you actually find yourself driving 5 miles per hour through town because of all the pedestrians and traffic it doesn’t see real.

We ate at one of the pancake houses and were on our way. After spending solitary time hiking in the woods this town seems overwhelming.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 9/1/2014 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Perrysburg Ohio Post Office

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Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551
Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551

ADDRESS: 1205 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551

Today’s featured post office is Perrysburg, Ohio. For the record, there are several buildings that have this design. Take for instance the Clinton, Iowa post office. This one is almost identical in design and style. When I started photographing post offices. I never put much thought into the actual designs of the buildings.

After visiting post offices across the nation, I’ve noticed the designs are not specific to one state. What do you know about the constructions of post office buildings. Were you a part of building or designing this? I’d love to hear your comments below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service