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

Terre Haute Indiana Former Post Office & Courthouse

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Former Terre Haute IN Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute IN Post Office 47802

ADDRESS: 30 N. 7th St., Terre Haute, Indiana, 47802
TITLE: The Signing of the Magna Carta
ARTIST: Frederick Webb Ross
TYPE: Oil on canvas (murals)
STATUS:  The Terre Haute post office and courthouse is no longer an active postal facility. The building was purchased by Indiana State University. The mural is located in the former courtroom. This enormous murals resides on a wall behind the former judges desk.
YEAR: 1935

I had no idea I would be able to view this one. But luckily during our visit the building was open and we were able to walk right in.

I dragged the wife and kid along for this trip. I think they enjoyed seeing it.

I’m completely blow away at the beauty of these old buildings. The long ornate lobby reminds me of the  of the downtown Nashville building.

You have to really be on the look out for the cornerstone. It is really hard to read and its off on the side of the building. I often wonder what is going through people’s minds as they observe me casing out the building? At any rate, I mean no harm, just looking for the cornerstone.

To be honest I had to look up what the Magna Charta was. I know we talked about it in history class because the name is familiar. But to be honest I didn’t remember and had to look it up.

Were you like me? Did you have to look it up? Come on be honest. Maybe you are already a history buff and knew it. Please comment and share below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Cornerstone
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Cornerstone
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Center
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office 47802
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail
Former Terre Haute Indiana Post Office Mural 47802 Detail

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Rockford Michigan Post Office

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Rockford MI Post Office 49341
Rockford MI Post Office 49341

ADDRESS: 57 Courtland St., Rockford, Michigan 49341
TITLE: Among the Furrows
ARTIST: Pierre Bourdelle
TYPE: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Rockford 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: 1940

I can’t begin to tell you how long I spent waiting for a perfect photo of the front of this building. Surely this post office is not always this busy I kept saying to myself as I stood across the street waiting, and waiting and waiting. I’m glad I waited and I’m satisfied with the photos I did get.

As I was standing there I was also contemplating why I needed all the cars and people to out of the pictures. As you can see there are two very large tress that obstructs the front of the building anyway. But I waited and that some times that’s just how it goes.

My wife and son were so bored they went for a walk around the downtown area and found a nice park across the river.

I’m intrigued with the different style of this mural. I noticed the sharp angles and boxy like look to it. At least that is what sticks out in my mind when I view it.

What do you think of this mural and building? Please comment and share below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Artifacts
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Cornerstone
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Center
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341
Rockford Michigan Post Office 49341 Lobby
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail
Rockford Michigan Post Office Mural 49341 Detail

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Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office

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Eaton Rapids MI Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids MI Post Office 48827

ADDRESS: 245 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, Michigan, 48827
ARTIST: Boris Mestchersky
TITLE: Industry and Agriculture
MEDIUM: Mural
STATUS: The Eaton Rapids 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: 1939

Welcome to today’s featured post office from Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

I must have looked suspicious to the staff here. I ended up being carded and pulled into the postmasters office. After explaining what I was up too we had a great conversation about the building and art. He even showed me some old photos tucked away inside his files. I can’t thank you enough for taking time out of your day and to hear my story.

Which leads me to believe there are more old photos out there tucked away and not on display in other buildings. One idea I had If I was independently wealthy is to travel to all these buildings and spend more time with the postmasters and rummage through all the old files. It seems there is a great wealth of information that is never seen or told.

I’m going to add the category Artifacts to this article. Even though the photos are not on display, I did witness other photos and hope to see these again.

At least if we were able to convince staff to display the old photos behind the glass bulletin board in the lobby’s that would be a starting point.

Dear Mr. Eaton Rapids Postmaster,

If I drag my family up to Eaton Rapid’s, again, would you mind if I photographed the old photos you showed me when I was there in 2015?

At some point this year 2016, I”ll be working my way through Michigan again. I’d really appreciate it. Please contact me if and when you are available and maybe the local newspaper.

You have a great building and historic treasure and having the old images on display would be a real treat to your customers.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827 Cornerstone
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827 Cornerstone
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office 48827
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Center
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Detail
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Detail
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Full
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Full
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Detail
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Detail
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Detail
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Full
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Left Side
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Right Side
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Signature
Eaton Rapids Michigan Post Office Mural 48827 Signature

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