Chardon in Geauga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Old" Chardon Post Office
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2018
1. "Old" Chardon Post Office Marker
Side A
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, this building was the post office from 1940 through 1986. It is an example of the Colonial Revival style common in the 1930s and 1940s. The exterior brick work, large Palladian window, and simple design were common in the building plans for era post offices. This simplicity enabled unskilled workers to be employed in public works projects. The building's interior still has the original portico, wood and marble-paneled walls, terrazzo floors, and mailing lobby.
It is one of two buildings in Chardon that were sponsored and developed by the New Deal Federal Works Agency, the other being Park Elementary School on the east side of Chardon Square. Congresswoman Frances P. Bolton was instrumental in obtaining this post office for Chardon. Located on the southwest corner of the building, the inset cornerstone memorializes its dedication. The postmistress at the time of the dedication was Leita Tuttle.
Erected 2012 by Neece, Malec, Seifert, & Vitaz, Inc. Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 14-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection
this page online
Location. 41° 34.784′ N, 81° 12.193′ W. Marker is in Chardon, Ohio, in Geauga County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 South Street, Chardon OH 44024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chardon Business District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Geauga County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geauga County Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Savings Stamps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chardon Business District / Geauga County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington Tree (approx. ¼ mile away); Geauga County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chardon.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2018
2. "Old" Chardon Post Office Marker
Side B
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2018
3. "Old" Chardon Post Office Marker
Side A
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2018
4. "Old" Chardon Post Office Marker
Side B
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
5. National Register of Historic Places plaque on the building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
