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MPB 22-79-01

Photo 1
County
[79] Tuscola Co, MI
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None, Gambrel Roof
Still Standing
No
Credits

Photo 1 by Sherry Binkowski.

Photos 2 & 3 by unknown VA # 93-ZTU-5 (1981) courtesy of Vintage Aerial

Photo 4 by Mark Comstock (1998).

Photo 5 by Joe Zayac.

Photo 6 by Lonnie Copeland (Jan. 6, 2008).

Photos 7 & 8 by Dave Hege (Aug. 19, 2009).

Photo 9 by Gary Tucker (July 30, 2011).

Photo 10 Google street view (May 2023).

Photo 11 Google satellite image.
Other Information

Photo 2 is an enlarged inset view from Photo 3 which clearly shows that in 1981 the Mail Pouch sign had been completely painted over.
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Along the southwest side of W. Saginaw Rd. (MI-15) northwest of Main St., in Vassar, by 2.3 miles. The barn was on the left side of W. Saginaw St. headed northwest from Vassar. The Mail Pouch sign faced west. One end. Original black background.

Address
8039 W Saginaw Rd (MI-15)
City
Vassar
State
MI
Zipcode
48768
Country
USA
Latitude
N 43° 23.1115'
Longitude
W -83° 37.4041'
lat
43.385191
lng
-83.623402
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