franklin, in post office cornerstone downtown franklin noted number of well-maintained, older houses , brick streets. landmark buildings include johnson county courthouse , artcraft theatre. due west of artcraft city hall, colonial revival building constructed in 1936 used post office. designed architect louis a. simon under postmaster general james farley. original site of federally commissioned works progress administration (wpa) mural painted franklin artist jean swiggett, started career during difficult years of great depression. wpa work moved new post office when built federal government. in 1980s, private non-profit group, franklin heritage, inc., formed citizens preserve , restore historic assets new purposes. owns artcraft theatre , making community center film, art, , special events. the franklin parks , recreation department maintains several miles of walking trails through city, connect various parks, community centers, public library, , public pool. due flood damage, lon...