ADDRESS: 230 N. 4th St., Lafayette, Indiana 47901
ARTIST: Henrik Martin Mayer
TITLE: Rural Delivery and Sad News
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas (murals) 2 panels
STATUS: The Lafayette Post Office is still active and the two murals are viewable. Both resides on the wall in the main lobby of the building. One resides behind the guard station and is somewhat difficult to view.
YEAR: 1939
More than just the post office. This is a federal building with many other offices. I got here late so I was not able to get inside. Judging by the exterior this is a great building.
Update March 16, 2014
After reading and editing this older article I noticed I never checked for a cornerstone. Anyone know if there is one on this building? Just curious!
Update September 2021
Drove through Lafayette again on my way to Indianapolis. Took my time and found the cornerstone of the building.
Update February 19, 2022
Re-visited during business hours and was able to enjoy and photograph the two murals in the lobby. Updated photo gallery below. A bit disappointed to see the guard station blocking one of the murals. I was also able to see the Charles A. Halleck plaque, which in a previous visit had to photograph through the window.
Thanks.
David W. Gates Jr.
- Personal visit on 6/6/2012 & 9/2021 & 02/19/2022 about 7:12 AM and 06/27/2023 about 10:07 AM by David W. Gates Jr.
- Indiana Post Office Mural Guidebook by David W. Gates Jr.
- United States Postal Service
- U.S. General Service Administration (https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/welcome-to-the-great-lakes-region-5/buildings-and-facilities/indiana/charles-a-halleck-federal-building)
- (affiliate link) A Simple and Vital Design: The Story of the Indiana Post Office Murals
: John C. Carlisle
