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Former Toledo Ohio Central Post Office

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Former Toledo Ohio Post Office
Former Toledo Ohio Post Office

ADDRESS: 1300 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43604

Every now and then I’ll come across a really interesting building that has history and charm. This was the case during my visit to the former Toledo Ohio Central Post Office. As I was driving around my girlfriend was working the browser on the phone and digging up some good details on this building. No sense in repeating what has already been written. This building was added to the National Historic of Places Registry. But you get all the pictures here at Post Office Freak.

For more juicy stuff on this great building head over to this nice article from the Toledo Blade.

Wikipedia also has a nice write-up for the Jefferson building.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 10/26/2012 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Gorham New Hampshire Post Office

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Gorham NH Post Office 03581
Gorham NH Post Office 03581

ADDRESS: 165 Main St., Gorham, New Hampshire 03581

Welcome to Gorham New Hampshire. This was another post office visit during my 2007 Appalachian Trail hike. The details around how I got here or who I was with escape me today. Was I with you? Do you remember hitching to town with Fuzzy Monkey?

Anyway, today’s post office of the day is Gorham.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 9/6/2007 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Hot Springs North Carolina Post Office

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Hot Springs NC Post Office 28743
Hot Springs NC Post Office 28743

ADDRESS: 111 Bridge St., Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743

If you are an Appalachian Trail hiker then most likely you have heard of Hot Springs, North Carolina. Why? Because the trail winds right through town and as a hiker you will walk right past the post office. How convenient is that? And as a hiker most likely you would have also mailed provisions here. The photo above represents the typical sight during the early hiking season. It’s not unusual to find backpacks outside while the hikers retrieve their re-supply. Thanks to the postal service and specifically to the Hot Springs Postal staff for putting up with all of us.

For all of these reasons, the photographs in today’s post office of the day are special. They represent a place hikers rely on for re-supply. Hot Springs is also a charming little town and famous for its natural hot springs in the area. Did I take advantage of this while I was there? You bet I did.

Are you a hiker? Did you stop at the Hot Springs Post Office to pickup provisions?

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit 5/2/2007 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service