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Oreana Illinois Post Office

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Oreana IL Post Office 62554
Oreana IL Post Office 62554

ADDRESS: 205 W. South St. Oreana, Illinois 62554

So I’m at a loss as to what I should really say for this one.  My initial visit was back in February of this year. I waited a little while before posting it as I was unsure how to approach it.

When I was out in front taking my normal photographs a lady exited the building to inquire as to what I was doing and who I was. She was also quick to mentioned that it is illegal to take pictures of post offices. It is actually NOT illegal to photograph them but I didn’t want to argue so I just left it at that. I’m not here to get anyone in trouble so I’ll just go about my business.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 2/6/2012  by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Ottawa Illinois Post Office

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Ottawa IL Post Office 61350
Ottawa IL Post Office 61350

ADDRESS: 750 E. Etna Rd. Ottawa, Illinois 62350

I can’t begin to tell you how long I was waiting for the perfect shot of this building. Well, it never happened. At some point you just have to cut your losses and continue on. Just as I was waiting for that last car to move this red SUV stops in front of the entrance. The nerve of some people? Just kidding

Anyway, here is the newer Ottawa, IL post office. The original is down on main street which I’ll highlight another day.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 2/6/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Wilmington Illinois Post Office

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Wilmington IL Post Office 60481
Wilmington IL Post Office 60481

ADDRESS: 301 N. Water St., Wilmington, Illinois 60481

So here’s the thing about visiting lots of post office. Take Wilmington, IL for example, I really don’t have any recollection of what it was like while I was there. I’m just going through some of my photos and realized I never posted an article about this one. And to be honest since this was one of my early road trips in 2012, I don’t remember a thing about the area either.

See, at some point after visiting lots of post offices it just sort of becomes routine. What I mean is that I dive to the next town. I look for the post office. Then if all goes smoothly I take a quick photo of the exterior of the building, I go inside and look around and then I’m on my way. Sometimes this goes really quickly, and I don’t remember a thing, which I think was the case for Wilmington, IL.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 2/7/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service