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

Wauseon Ohio Post Office

March 2, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 124 East Elm Street, Wauseon, Ohio 43567
ARTIST: Jack J. Greitzer
TITLE: Cooperative Planning and Development of Wauseon
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Wauseon 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: 1938

Another one of those “it’s getting later in the afternoon, and the sun is setting behind the building” kind of moments. I should really read up on the best way to photograph in this situation? Unless someone else has any ideas how to get the best picture with a setting sun?

I really like this mural. The way it was done, the colors, the subject everything about this one speaks to Wauseon. I also like that the artist put in the name of the city on the train station depot.

What sticks out for you when you view the mural? Please comment below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Wauseon Ohio Post Office Mural 43567 Left Side

Wauseon Ohio Post Office Mural 43567 Right Side

Wauseon Ohio Post Office Mural Signature 43567

Wauseon Ohio Post Office Mural 43567 Full

Wauseon Ohio Post Office 43567 Corner Stone

Wauseon Ohio Post Office Mural 43567 Center

Wauseon Ohio Post Office Mural 43567 Detail

Sources

Personal visit on 10/25/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
United States Postal Service
(affiliate link) Democratic Vistas: Post Offices and Public Art in the New Deal: [Hardcover] Marlene Park, Gerald E. Markowitz.
Parma Conservation (https://parmaconservation.com)

Bellevue Ohio Post Office

February 16, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 140 North, Sandusky Street, Bellevue, Ohio 44811
ARTIST: Paul Meltsner
TITLE: Ohio
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Bellevue 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 the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1937

One thing you notice as you start visiting a bunch of different post offices is the variety in interest or dedication you find with each post master and the employees who work in the different buildings.

Bellevue is one perfect example of what I mean by this. I was greeted by friendly postmaster Dave as I entered the Bellevue, Ohio post office. I of coursed ask for permission before taking my photographs. We chatted for a bit and as he was filling the post office boxes in the lobby of this wonderful building. Dave appeared to know a lot about Bellevue and took pride in his older building and mural. What a treat to be able to share a moment and get the perspective of a local. I’m delighted to have been able to visit during working hours and meet Dave.

Thanks again,

David W. Gates Jr.

Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Signature

Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Right Side

Bellevue Ohio Post Office Mural Left Side

Sources

Personal visit on 10/23/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
United States Postal Service
(affiliate link) Democratic Vistas: Post Offices and Public Art in the New Deal: [Hardcover] Marlene Park, Gerald E. Markowitz

Ada Ohio Post Office

February 9, 2013 By David W. Gates Jr.

ADDRESS: 131 South Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810
ARTIST: Albert Kotin
TITLE: Country Dance
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Ada 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 a wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1940

The Ada, Ohio Post Office visit is another example of discovery. When I asked at the front desk about the mural the postal employee immediately went to get the postmaster. We chatted for a few minutes about the mural and building.

She also informed me of a local person who wrote an article about Ada that included some information about the old Post Office. This is valuable information and something I hope with a little more time would be able to investigate further in the future.

Do you know more about this one?

Thanks for stopping by

David W. Gates Jr.