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Post offices with murals, includes new deal and non-new deal art.

Franklin Indiana Post Office

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Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131

ADDRESS: 1265 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131
ARTIST: Jean Swiggett
TITLE: Local Industry
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The current Franklin, Indiana post offices houses the mural by Jean Swigett. The mural was originally installed in the former post offices on Madison St. The mural resides on a wall in the lobby of this building.
YEAR: 1936

As I write this article, I’m wondering why I never visited this one, the first time I was in Franklin. I do believe it must have been a late night and I was ready to get home.

I’m grateful to have been able to visit recently and photograph the mural. I also found it interesting they kept the postmaster mantle that was over the door. It appears some though was given during the mural re-location.

David W. Gates Jr.

Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Mural Center
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Mural Left
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Mural Right
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Mural
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Mural Signature
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Mural Detail
Franklin IN Post Office 46131 Postmaster
Franklin IN Post Office 46131
Franklin IN Post Office 46131

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Jeanerette Louisiana Post Office – Guest

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Jeanerette LA PO DG
Jeanerette LA PO DG

ADDRESS: 1614 Main St, Jeanerette, LA 70544
ARTIST: Hollis Holbrook
TITLE: Sugar Cane Mill
MEDIUM:  Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Jeanerette 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 a wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1941

Jeanerette—built 1939, the mural depicts the sugar fields of the area.

Doug,

Jeanerette LA PO DG
Jeanerette LA PO DG
Jeanerette LA PO DG
Jeanerette LA PO DG
Jeanerette LA PO DG
Jeanerette LA PO DG

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  • Personal visit by Doug
  • United States Postal Service

Goshen New York Post Office – Guest

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Goshen (built 1935-36)
Goshen (built 1935-36)

ADDRESS: 20 Grand St, Goshen, NY 10924
ARTIST: Georgina Klitgaard
TITLE: The Hambletonian Stake
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Goshen post office is still an active, operating facility, and the mural can be viewed by interested members of the public. It resides in the lobby on a wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1937

Goshen’s post office was built between 1935-36.  The mural is of the historic harness track in Goshen which was built in 1838 and is the longest continuous in-use horse track in the United States.  President Ulysses S. Grant once stayed at a hotel in Goshen which overlooked this track and allowed him to watch the races.

Thanks Doug,

Goshen PO Sign
Goshen PO Sign
Goshen PO Mural
Goshen PO Mural
Goshen Lobby
Goshen Lobby

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