U.S. Post Office, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
c. 1915
About this postcard
Colorized photochrome postcard showing the United States Post Office in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a neoclassical stone building with a prominent pediment supported by four classical columns. The building sits on a raised foundation with stone staircases leading to a central entrance. 'UNITED STATES POST OFFICE' is engraved in the stone above the columns, and an American flag flies from a pole atop the pediment. A vintage red open-top automobile is parked on the street in the foreground, and a figure is visible on the sidewalk to the right. Adjacent brick structures are partially visible on either side. This was Poplar Bluff's early federal post office building, a civic landmark in the downtown area. The neoclassical architecture reflected the federal government's presence in the young city during the lumber-boom era.
Message
Dear Emmeline:- Poplar Bluff, Jan 11 1921. Seems that I can get a letter wrote, so will send this card today to let you know that we received your Xmas box Tuesday noon after I mar. Everything loved like as I had been in a rush but I shall like the contents some inside. I have so much company here I spend the afternoon, one stayed until dark. I haven't got that letter yet, but guess it's with you cute myself I was in the morning then in afternoon something else I am still gaining in weight and strength. — Mollie
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