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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Do You Remember?

Don't be afraid to show your age here. Do you remember this?


old postal boxes

As with all pictures, you can click to enlarge. If you're really younger you might not even know what this is a picture of. But...if you're as old as dirt like me; or if you've lived in small town this might bring back a fond memory. This is an active post office, with the old style brass mail boxes in the small town of Urbana Ohio. I recently had business there related to the needs of my 90 year old Aunt and seeing this brought a smile to my face so thought I'd share my smile with you in hopes it did the same for you.
molded ceilingLook at the beautiful ceiling with the molding. Amazing what one can enjoy while waiting in line at the post office. I often have my camera in my purse and was glad this day was one of those occasions. I've always enjoyed older buildings, they have so much more character to me then new buildings. This is art, you really don't see this in new buildings that are thrown up over night. I asked the postal worker how old the building was and if memory serves me right she said it was built in the 20's.

Chevy BelairNow this is a ride! Look at this beauty. I've whited out the license plate but really wanted to share this with you. When Daddy and I got out of the car at the nursing home/rehab center there in Urbana we both said WOW...look at that. Now I'm not really a car buff but this was in mint condition or at least it looked like it to me inside and out. In small towns, people apparently leave their car windows open and doors unlocked! I'm guessing this is a 1957; though from reviewing the years...I'm not positive. Regardless of the year I hope you enjoy it. Anyone besides me remember riding in these beauties...or better yet remember snuggling in one of these? Come on now, be honest!

7 comments:

  1. Yes, I know post office boxes. Our local post office has these. I don't have one and have not really looked at the carefully. Will have to bring my camera next time I go. heh

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  2. WE HAVE A COUPLE OF POST OFFICES AROUND HERE THAT HAVE THE OLD FASHION BOXES.
    THE CEILING IS REALLY NICE, AND THE CAR IS A
    A BEAUTY. THOSE WERE THE DAYS. RIZZI

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  3. Sadly I recognize all the photos...does that give my age away?

    Love the car!

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  4. I just happen to see mailboxes like those in your pic last week and must take a pic as you don't see them often anymore.

    Ceiling medallion is seen often in Vermont ....older homes.

    Hate to say it but high school boyfriend had a car like that one...so much fun.

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  5. Yes, I know and remember all of those things and I'm not ashamed to admit it ! I miss all of that too.

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  7. The form i lived in at college was old and the mail boxes were like that. All brass and tiny.

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