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Former Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551
Former Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551

ADDRESS: 117 East Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551
ARTIST: Glenn Moore Shaw
TITLE: Building of Fort Meigs 1813
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: Need to locate
YEAR: 1942

It’s always a difficult decision to decide if I’m going to post an incomplete article. By incomplete I mean, I don’t have photos of the mural. But the way I rationalize it, is that at least I can get the building documented and out there for you all to enjoy. As time permits or if you have photos of the mural you’d like to contribute please comment below.

My initial visit was during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, consequently most businesses were closed. I did however, peek through the window and discovered the artwork is still on the wall. This prompted me to start asking a bunch of questions to my self. So I’m wondering why it was never moved to the new building? Maybe a little more research and investigation and I’ll be able to find out. Unless of course you have something to share with us? Do you happen to know why the mural was never moved? Was it even an option at the time? When was the building sold? I can’ t want to get back to Perrysburg to see this in person.

For now here the exterior photos of the building.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Former Perrysburg Ohio Post Office 43551 Corner Stone
Former Perrysburg Ohio Post Office 43551 Corner Stone

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Perrysburg Ohio Post Office

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Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551
Perrysburg OH Post Office 43551

ADDRESS: 1205 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551

Today’s featured post office is Perrysburg, Ohio. For the record, there are several buildings that have this design. Take for instance the Clinton, Iowa post office. This one is almost identical in design and style. When I started photographing post offices. I never put much thought into the actual designs of the buildings.

After visiting post offices across the nation, I’ve noticed the designs are not specific to one state. What do you know about the constructions of post office buildings. Were you a part of building or designing this? I’d love to hear your comments below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

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  • Personal visit by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office

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Wapakoneta OH Post Office 45895
Wapakoneta OH Post Office 45895

ADDRESS: 12 Willipie Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 45895
ARTIST: Joseph Limarzi
TITLE: Wapakoneta and American History
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Wapakeoneta 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: 1937

I visited Wapakoneta back in November of 2013. I remember it was difficult to get good photos of the exterior of the building. There is also a nice mural in the lobby.

My first impression of the mural is how colorful it is. The bright red, blue, yellow and green colors made for a cheerful painting. There is a lot going on this piece, with lots of people performing different task. What jumps out at you first? The colors, the characters? the animals? Please share your comments below.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office 45895 Left Side
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Full
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office 45895
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office 45895
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office 45895
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Center
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Right Side
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Signature
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office Mural 45895 Detail
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office 45895 Cornerstone
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office 45895
Wapakoneta Ohio Post Office 45895

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