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Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office

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Pompton Lakes NJ Post Office 07442
Pompton Lakes NJ Post Office 07442

ADDRESS: 47 Lakeside Ave., Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442
ARTIST: A. Stirling Calder
TITLE: Benjamin Franklin
MEDIUM: Stone (relief)
STATUS: The Pompton Lakes 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 the wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1937

I’m enjoying the various mediums in New Jersey. Take this stone relief for example, most of the art is murals, but every now and then you get a cool relief or carving.

I feel like I’m staring at a $100 bill when I observe this relief. I also love the historical marker placed in front of the building.

The vegetation near the cornerstone did pose a slight challenge. One of the clerks, observed me pushing back the plants to photograph it. In hindsight, I should have asked him for assistance so I could get a better picture.

David W. Gates Jr.

Pompton Lakes NJ Post Office 07442
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Plaque
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Lobby
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Cornerstone
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief Detail
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Lobby
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442
Pompton Lakes New Jersey Post Office 07442 Relief
Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes (Ben Franklin Tribute)

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Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office

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Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542

ADDRESS: 20 Palmer Square E, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
ARTIST: Karl Free
TITLE: Columbia Under the Palm
MEDIUM: Oil and tempera (mural)
STATUS: The former Princeton post office is no longer an active, operating facility. The building is now privately owned, restricting access to the public. The mural has been reported to still be in the building. It previously resided on a wall in the main lobby.
YEAR: 1932

Prior to my recent trip, I knew the old Princeton, New Jersey post office was privately owned. All research I did also mentioned the mural still being in the building.

However, after visiting and seeing the loading dock, it seems to be undergoing renovations. If you peak inside you can also see the lobby under construction.

Which makes me wonder if the mural is indeed still in the lobby. Because of the large trees in the front and the impromptu lunch setup in front, it was next to impossible to get a good image from directly in front of the building, even if there were no people. the large trees cover up the front.

David W. Gates Jr.

Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542 Mural
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542 Cornerstone
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542
Princeton New Jersey Former Post Office 08542

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Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office

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Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660

ADDRESS: 155 Main St., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660
ARTIST: Thomas Donnelly
TITLE: Washington Bridge
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Ridgefield Park post office is still an active, operating facility, and the mural can be viewed by interested members of the public. It resides on a wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1935

Usually, when cars are parked out front, I can gage how long I’ll need to wait before I can get a good photograph.

That was not the case when I arrived at the Ridgefield Park post office. Out in front was a stalled car with two cars and their hoods open.

I knew this wasn’t going to be a quick in and out for pictures. So I immediately headed inside to start photographing the mural. This turned out to be a great strategy. I talked to the clerk for a little bit, while the customers with car trouble worked on getting their car started.

I could have left with just the pictures taken from the side, but I really wanted the straight on photo so I waited.

The lighting was perfect and I knew if I came back in the evening I would have had a dark front to the building or worse I have had to return in the morning and also faced darker images. The time of day was perfect for lighting so I waited.

Apparently, someone kind stranger was also helping this lady out, which was nice to see. She tried to hand him some cash when he was done, but he refused to take it.

There are still nice people out there. It was odd to be in the right place at the right time to see this kind jester. It made me smile and is another reason I like to slow down and be more observant in this line of work.

David W. Gates Jr.

Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Left
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Signagture
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Detail
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Lobby
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Cornerstone
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Detail
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Detail
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Detail
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Detail
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Detail
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Signature
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Detail
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660 Mural Signature
Ridgefield Park New Jersey Post Office 07660

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