Pine Lake Post Office

Photo By Claude Suttle

Here's a picture from the 1950s of Pine Lake's original post office. The building still stands across Rockbridge, just down a ways from the new P.O. It's easy to recognize not only by the shape but because some of the USPS signage is still on the facade.

I at first thought the photo was from the '60s, but its not.

How do I know?

That another look at the building. Do you see a zip code? Zip Codes were introduced in 1963 and were prominently displayed. Part of the 30072 signage is still visible on the building. Take a look next time you drive down Rockbridge.

But wait! I said the building pre-dated. How do I know that?

Hehe. Count the stars on the flag.

Yep, there are 48.

Since Hawaii and Alaska became states in 1959, the photo must be from the '50s