Art in the Library
The Melrose Park Public Library has integrated historical artwork and photography throughout the building on the main floor. Melrose Park residents and the public are welcome to view the artwork throughout the building to enjoy. This page showcases the Melrose Park artwork as well as the history behind each piece.
![Airmail is “Symbolic of air mail . . . and is a composite design of buildings typical of the town [Melrose Park]. The sun, moon and stars are symbolic of the continuous day and night air mail service.” During the WWII era, the post office building was an airmail facility. The mail would be dropped off at an airport that was located near Mannheim Road and North Avenue and brought to the post office building. The Melrose Park Post Office was one of the first airmail facilities in America.](https://mpplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-15-at-2.12.57-PM.png)
Airmail
Restored mural from Edwin Boyd Johnson for the original Melrose Park Post Office
Centennial Quilt
Quilt created for the celebration of
"One Hundred Years of Community" (1882-1982)
Melrose Park Historical Photos
Historical photography displayed throughout the Melrose Park Public Library
Maywood Park
Painting of Maywood Park
Maywood Racetrack Photos
Maywood Racetrack photos
The Brian Moran Collection
Maywood Racetrack Photos
Maywood Racetrack photos
The Keith Yearman Collection
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Closed Last Saturday of the Month
Memorial Day – Labor Day: Closed Every Saturday
Memorial Day – Labor Day: Closed Every Saturday
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