County

[02] Allegheny Co, PA

Sides Painted

Color

Black

Structure

Brick Building

Unique Characteristics

None

Still Standing

Yes, Painted over

Credits

Photo 1 by Edgar Bruce (2001).

Photos 2 & 3 by unknown (1913 during the flood),

Photos 3-8 by Gyla Schnauffer (Oct. 2002).

Photo 9 by Shane Henderson (Mar. 11, 2006).

Photo 10 Google street view (Oct. 2013).

Photo 11 by Kilgore Trout (June 26, 2021).

Photo 12 Google satellite image.

Other Information

Photo 2 is an enlarged inset view from Photo 3.

First reported in July 2009 that this sign has been painted. over; however, in the last photo avialable (Oct. 2013 Google street view) the sign is barely visible. In 2023 it may be more visible.

Where to find it

*GONE (painted over but faintly visible in Oct. 2013)* Southeast corner of E. 5th Ave. & Lock St., in Tarentum. The Mail Pouch sign faced northeast. One side. Three-story brick building.

Address

301 E. 5th Ave.

City

Tarentum

State

Zipcode

15084

Country

USA

Latitude

N 40° 36.12'

Longitude

W -79° 45.24'

lat

40.60191201

lng

-79.7539369