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Prophetstown Illinois Post Office

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Prophetstown IL Post Office 61277
Prophetstown IL Post Office 61277

ADDRESS: 313 Washington St., Prophetstown, Illinois 61277

The post office in Prophetstown was not all that exciting but the town itself was quite delightful. It’s pretty much a touristy town with neat paintings on the exterior of some of the buildings. It was really neat to see all the artwork so I had to showcase some of it here.

I also scared up the postal worker here and didn’t mean to. As I was talking pictures of the building he did come out to investigate. I mean you no harm sir, I’m a friendly! don’t hurt me!

Although not entirely post office related I found this too good to pass up. If you ever get the chance to pass through Prophetstown, I”d recommend stopping for a few minutes to observe the large paintings.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 3/20/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Savanna Illinois Post Office

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Savanna IL Post Office 61074
Savanna IL Post Office 61074

ADDRESS: 321 3rd St., Savanna, Illinois 61074

Something about the word Savanna and the look of this post office reminds me of the south. When I think about the old colonial homes, white pillars always come to mind. The front entrance of the Savanna Post Office is very inviting with the central stair case and half circle window above the door.

One thing that would make this an outstanding post office would be a wonderful mural or artwork. Sadly, no mural or other forms of artwork found here.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 3/20/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Polo Illinois Post Office

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Polo IL Post Office 61064
Polo IL Post Office 61064

ADDRESS: 110 N. Franklin St. Polo, Illinois 61064

Isn’t this the name of a clothing company? And didn’t I used to wear Polo shirts in high school? I may be dating myself but that’s what came to my mind as I visited this one. It was getting late in the day when I made it to Polo. The lobby was already closed and in Polo they also lock the front doors. I was slightly disappointed since I could see the dedication plaque on the wall.

Yep! I had to do one of those zoom into the front window to get the photograph. Oh well Here is the Polo Post Office.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 3/20/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service