- City:
- Plymouth, MI
- Site Type:
- Post Offices, Federal Facilities
- New Deal Agencies:
- Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Department
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
The historic Purcell Station post office in downtown Plymouth, Michigan was constructed with Treasury Department funds in 1936. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is now privately owned. Sale of the building and the relocation of retail operations was initiated in 2013.
Source notes
Cornerstone
https://plymouthvoice.com/plymouth-post-office-mural-will-remain-in-place/ (accessed Dec. 2024)
Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on August 10, 2013.
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Tyler V.
Greg Croasdill
This post office is no longer in service. It is for sale. The post office has moved to a modern building across the street.
The post office is now Westborn Market. The murals and much of the character has been retained as part of its new use.
https://www.hometownlife.com/story/money/business/2018/10/22/post-office-turned-westborn-market-plymouth-earns-state-award/1669904002/