Marietta Post Office - Marietta, OK
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N 33° 56.237 W 097° 07.066
14S E 673959 N 3756797
This is one of the many WPA projects during the 1930's and 1940's that remain in full use today.
Waymark Code: WMP7RC
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2015
Views: 2
This is a one-story tan brick with one-over-one windows, with slightly recessed brick around the windows. Seven steps lead to a centered double-door entrance flanked by wood pillars with a fixed transom. The post office opened in June 1940 and has operated continuously to this day. Flanking the entrance are two original wall lamps, and an aluminum eagle above the door also dates to 1940.
As seen in post offices of this era, there is a office door leading to the Postmaster’s office in the lobby. The door is dark wood with heavy wood framing. Flanking this door are two glass-doored wall units for Bulletins. Above this door is a WPA-sponsored mural entitled “Chickasaw Family Making Pah Sho Fah,” by artist Solomon McCombs which was painted in 1942.
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1940
City: Marietta
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
Location: Not listed
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