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Nauvoo Illinois Post Office

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Nauvoo IL Post Office 62354
Nauvoo IL Post Office 62354

ADDRESS: 55 N. Barnett St., Nauvoo, Illinois 62354

I had no idea Nauvoo was such a touristy town. Nauvoo is also the location of the Nauvoo Illinois State Park. I really enjoyed the drive through this town and surrounding area.

I found a metal plaque bolted into the side of the building with the year 1962 and the name Walt Zimmerman. There is no other indication of who this is. Something more to investigate or a topic for another article.

The Nauvoo post office was dedicated in 1962 while John F. Kennedy was president. J. Edward Day as postmaster general and H. W. Brawley as deputy postmaster general.

Thanks for reading,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 1/10/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Arlington Heights Illinois Post Office

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Arlington Heights IL Post Office
Arlington Heights IL Post Office 60005

Address: 909 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

I’ve driven by this post office more times than I can remember. The building itself looks old which has always peaked my interest. Today I decided to stop in and have a look around.

I was delighted to find the dedication plaque. It read “This Building Dedicated to Public Service 1969”, Richard M. Nixon President of the United States and Winton M. Blount as postmaster general. I’m glad I visited today.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit on 1/2/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office

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Lake Geneva WI Posts Office 53147
Lake Geneva WI Posts Office 53147

ADDRESS: 672 W. Main St. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147
ARTIST: George A Dietrich
TITLE: Winter Landscapes
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The mural is still present in the post office. It is accessible to members of the public interested in viewing it. It resides in the lobby on the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1940

My girlfriend and I decided to take a road trip to Lake Geneva today. We heard there was a walking trail around the lake and wanted to look into. We found the visitors center and a friendly staff person full of local information.

After our brief walk along the lake we headed over to the post office. I was excited to see the mural on the wall. The lobby was open but the sales counter area was locked. I ended up taking pictures through the glass.

The lobby area also had a postage stamp looking artwork on display. The descriptive plaque list it created by “Junior American Citizens” it’s also dated 2002.

Another plaque list the building expansion in 1987 by Magill Construction Co.

The stamped granite block on the exterior of building list the following. The building’s corner-stone is stamped 1939.

Thanks for stopping by,

David W. Gates Jr.

Winter Landscapes by George A. Dietrich, photo credit David W. Gates Jr.

Lake Geneva WI Post Office 53147
Lake Geneva WI Posts Office 53147
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office 53147
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office 53147
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office 53147
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office 53147
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office 53147 Cornerstone
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office 53147 Dedication Plaque
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Artists Signature
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Center
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Detail
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Detail
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Detail
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Detail
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Detail
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Full
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Full
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Full
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Left Side
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Right Side
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Post Office Mural 53147 Signature

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

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