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Wauconda Illinois Post Office

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Wauconda IL Post Office 60084
Wauconda IL Post Office 60084

ADDRESS: 539 W. Liberty St., Wauconda, Illinois 60084

Thanks for checking in. This week we are back to post offices in Illinois. I’m actually combing through my archives and posting visits done earlier in the year.

It was December of 2011 when we visited the Wauconda. It was a cold, sunny day. Notice the Christmas wreath decorating the front of the building. I also found it interesting the postmaster had a nice window office. Well, it looks out to the parking lot but at least he has a window office.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit 12/10/2011 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Chicago Illinois (Graceland Carrier Annex) Post Office

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Graceland Carrier Annex (Chicago) IL Post Office 60657
Graceland Carrier Annex (Chicago) IL Post Office 60657

ADDRESS: 3024 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657

I though this was an interesting building color. It really has an orange appearance to the brick. I’m not sure why this is, but that was the first thought that came to my mind when I stop here for a visit. If anyone knows why this is I’d like to hear from you.

The dedication plaque is outside and well weathered. There really isn’t a traditional retail lobby per-se so I’m guessing this is why its outside.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 1/3/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Chicago Illinois (Lakeview) Post Office

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Lakeview (Chicago) IL PO 60613
Lakeview (Chicago) IL PO 60613

ADDRESS: 1343 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60613
ARTIST: Harry Sternberg
TITLE: Chicago – Epoch of a Great City
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Lakeview post office is still an active, operating facility, and the mural can be viewed by interested members of the pubic. It resides in the lobby on the wall above the retail counter.
YEAR: 1938

I met a very enthusiastic person as I was talking my picture in front of the Lakeview post office.  As I was setting up and trying to angle the tripod he said loudly “That must be the first” When I looked at him puzzled he followed up with “That must be the first time someone has taken a picture of the post office”

Since I was unaware at the time just how awesome this post office is, I just kind of smiled and said “yeah must be” The man followed up and said I picked a good one to photograph as there is a really cool mural inside. I was immediately intrigued and headed inside after photographing the exterior of the building.

The man was right, this is one truly amazing and very large mural. It depicts everything Chicago is known for.  There is even a website dedicated to the Lakeview Mural.

UPDATE: September 2015

I’ve attempted to navigate to the website for dedicated to this site but it has been down the last few times so I’ve removed the link.

David W. Gates Jr.

Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Mural
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Mural
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Mural
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Mural
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Mural
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office Mural 60613 Full
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Artifacts
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Cornerstone
LLakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 600613 Honor Plaque
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613 Artifacts
Lakeview (Chicago) Illinois Post Office 60613
Lakeview (Chicago) IL PO 60613
Harry Sternberg

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

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