Dunkirk Indiana Post Office

ADDRESS: 123 W. Commerce St., Dunkirk, Indiana 47336
ARTIST: Frances Foy
TITLE: Preparation for Autumn Festival
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (mural)
STATUS: The Dunkirk 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 a wall above the postmaster’s door.
YEAR: 1936

What a beautiful building and the mural is a great example of Frances Foy’s work. I’ve always enjoyed the two murals in the West Allis, Wisconsin post office and this is another example of her work.

Kudos to the postmaster and staff for seeing the building and lobby in great shape. It also smells nice. I noticed one of those room scented plug-in things on the wall. Two plants hanging from the vestibule.

Not only do you have a great building and mural, but you also have some great historical photos on display. I took a picture of each one, but because they are behind glass, it was hard to not get glare in the photo. So each picture I took has an awkward angle. I felt taking the pictures at an angle would at least allow you to see the old photo better. Did I do a decent job? Please comment below.

David W. Gates Jr.