U.S. Post Office
Title
U.S . Post Office
Subject [LCSH]
Post Office--Illinois--Arthur
Description
This frame building was located on the North West corner of Vine and Progress . We are uncertain as to it's usage but suspect it served as the Post office in early days , and perhaps later as popcorn and candy shop . Story is that O . E . Gibson was appointed postmaster in May 1899 . He built the sorting table , mail boxes , cabinets etc, at this location .
Date Original
circa 1880-1900
Rights
Materials in this collection are made available by the Arthur Public Library. To order reproductions, or inquire about permissions, contact: Arthur Public Library District, 225 South Walnut, Arthur, IL 61911, (217) 543-2037. Please cite the item title and collection name.
Format
Photograph
Geographic Coverage
United States--Illinois--Moultrie County--Arthur
Contributing Institution
Arthur Public Library
Identifier
Glass Neg. 11 [local identifier]
Type
Image
Digital Format
JPEG
Collection Name
Arthur , Once Upon a Time - Local History Images of Arthur
OCLC number
821713028
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