Celebrating our Nation's Post Offices
Ohio Post Offices
ADDRESS: 606 Washington St., Genoa, Ohio 43430
I was on a roll by the time I drove through Genoa. People staring and watching me. I just waited for them to finish their chores and waited for the cars in front of the building to move.
Thanks,
David W. Gates Jr.
ADDRESS: 416 W. State St., Fremont, Ohio 43420
So I actually had the address of the newer Fremont post office dialed into my GPS. As I was driving through Fremont, I stumbled across this one. I didn’t even know it existed. I remember getting hungry and looking for a place to eat. So I decided to drive around the downtown area and low and behold this is what I found.
I was sad to see the deterioration of the corner-stone but at least It wasn’t completed covered up or destroyed. I know very little about this one so If anyone else has any stories or additional history on by all means please share.
Thanks,
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.
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