Historic Significance: Dedicated on December 7. 1940, the Post Office is home to two murals painted in 1942 by Peter Paul DeAnna.

Threat: Deterioration: The oil paintings, titled, "Building of Ellicott Mills" and "Landscape of Ellicott City," are one of 16 such Post Office murals in Maryland, and. are in need of restorations and protection.

T he stone structure, an essential part of small town life, is ideal for an adaptive use that continues to serve the community. Howard County Government is currently evaluating its potential as a base of operations for Howard County Tourism.