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Friday, April 27, 2012

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


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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 28, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Dallas: Love the history lessons of PL and the photos are great. Deborah on Club House

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  2. Dallas DennyApril 28, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Thanks, Deb!

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  3. Bill BagwellJune 12, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    oHi Dallas,
    I believe this is the post office that was attached on the right side of Hogan's store on Spring. The P.O. on Rockbridge had all its boxes to the right of the door which was on the left (as it still is today) Also, before that the Post Office was in the back of Hogan's store.

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