A combination of creativity and attention to detail sets this mailbox on Voris Avenue apart from the rest. Greg, creator of this mailbox, was working in his garage as I stopped to admire the little cabin that became a mailbox. I told him how much I enjoyed the woodwork, the chimney, even the realistic garden plants on both sides of the cabin. He told me I would also enjoy the inside. Scroll down to see what I saw inside the cabin/mailbox.
Amazing detail on this home-made Voris Avenue mailbox. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)Greg, creator of this mailbox, is showing the inside. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)Can you see the small inhabitant inside, just waiting to take a look at the daily mail? (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
Painted mailboxes
So far in my walks around Ashland, I have seen a variety of lovely and creative painted mailboxes. Here are a few. I am sure there are many more for me to discover.
This Holstein mailbox is at 886 A Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2018)These golden spirals on Morton Street caught my fancy. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2018)Bright colors cover this Beach Street mailbox. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2018)This unusual combination of colors and styles is on A Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2018)From a cat to a blue jay, this one on Scenic Drive. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)From a blue jay to a lavender color flower on Ray Lane. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)Here’s a whole different style of mailbox and flower. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)
Unusual mailboxes
These eclectic mailboxes grabbed my attention and brought a smile to my face.
The unusual railroad engine mailbox on 5th Street, combined with the creative house numbers, is a striking combination. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2018)I find creativity in the placement of this mailbox on Alida Street. The colorful yard sale clothing adds to the scene. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)I used this photo of mailboxes on upper Beach Street as the lead photo in my very first WalkAshland article, published April 2018. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2018)
My Grand Prize #2 so far
Crafted by metal artist Cheryl Garcia, this is the most sculptural mailbox I have seen in town so far. From bottom to top, there is so much to see. I focused on the critter standing atop the mailbox in my photos. Is “cute” the right word for it? What do you think?
You can enjoy the creativity of this mailbox, made by Cheryl Garcia, at 354 Helman Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)Going in a little closer. Artwork by Cheryl Garcia. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)My wife says this is a cat. Do you agree? Artwork by Cheryl Garcia. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)
If you enjoyed this photo essay, you will enjoy my “Quirky Sights in Ashland” photo essay. Here is a link.
