Post Office Collection (#18)

Crowded streets of New York City, 1870s
Traffic around the Post Office at Broadway and Fulton Street, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crowds on Broadway, New York City, 1880s
Broadway, looking south from the Post Office, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Meeting the new postmistress, early 1900s
Townspeople meeting their new postmistress, about 1905. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 1905 illustration

Star Route scandal cartoon, 1881
Cartoon of a postmaster in the Star Route mail fraud scheme, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Thomas Nast cartoon

Wireless detector vans being equipped with devices whereby the Post Office could trace defaulters who had installed a wireless set but omitted to buy an annual ten shilling license, 1931

London, England in the 19th century. The shoot in the general post office at 8 P. M
London, England in the 19th century. The shoot in the general post office at 8 P.M. after the closing of the letter box at 6 P.M

Pierre-Auguste Renoir View Garden Post Office
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: View from the Garden of the Post Office, Cagnes (Village vu du jardin de la poste, Cagnes), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1908, Oil on canvas, Overall: 9 7/16 x 15 1/2 in

View Oosterkerk Amsterdam L Eglise de L Est A Amsterdam
View of the Oosterkerk in Amsterdam The Oosterkerk, in Amsterdam / L Eglise de L Est, this Oosterkerk, a Amsterdam (title on object)

Poste stables Eene posterij title object Poste d Anvers
Poste stables Eene posterij (title on object) Poste d Anvers (title on object), Horses and riders are standing together in an open stable. A pile of hay lies against the back wall

Post United States Buildings Astoria Oregon 1906
Post of the United States, Buildings in Astoria, Oregon, 1906, Astoria, Ore. The Post Office

Pioneer Courthouse Southwest 5th Avenue Buildings
Pioneer Courthouse, Southwest 5th Avenue, Buildings in Portland, Oregon, Horse-drawn carriages in the United States, Horses of Oregon, 1906, Portland, Ore. Fifth Street and Post Office

Pioneer Courthouse 1906 Oregon Portland Ore
Pioneer Courthouse, 1906, Oregon, 1906 in Portland, Portland, Ore. Post Office from Court of Portland Hotel, United States of America

Post office Dobeln 1903 Landkreis Mittelsachsen
Post office in Dobeln, 1903, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Dobeln, Postamt, Germany

Buildings Jerusalem post office Herod Gate Road
Buildings in Jerusalem The post office on Herods Gate Road (Arab Jerusalem) 1948, Israel

Hebron attack August 19 1938 Post Office Hebron burned
Hebron attack, August, 19, 1938. Post Office in Hebron burned by gang attackers on town. 1938, West Bank, Hebron

Hebron bank post office burned Arab rebels 8 / 19 / 38
Hebron bank & post office burned by Arab rebels, 8/19/38, West Bank

Arab factories general improvements Nablus Main Street
Arab factories & general improvements in Nablus, Main Street showing Post Office buildings on the right. 1940, West Bank, Nablus, Middle East, Palestine

Bethlehem police barracks post office burned
Bethlehem police barracks and post office burned by Arab rebels 1938, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Post office trailer 1934 Israel
Post office trailer. 1934, Israel

Group post office new gate police charge Fakhir Nashashibi
Group taken near post office after new gate police charge with Fakhir Nashashibi. 1933, Jerusalem, Israel

Palestine disturbances 1936 Soldiers club guarding
Palestine disturbances 1936 Soldiers with club guarding at the post office. 1936

Departure English Mail Post Office Simla Lala Deen
Departure of English Mail from Post Office, Simla; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1885 - 1887; Albumen silver print

New post office 1934 Jerusalem Israel
New post office 1934, Jerusalem, Israel

Post office trailer 1934 Middle East
Post office trailer. 1934, Middle East

Y Hostel old post office building Jerusalem 1920
Y Hostel, old post office building, Jerusalem. 1920, Israel

Excision ankle joint Pt Robert Fuller 45th Ill
Excision ankle joint Pt. Robert Fuller 45th Ill. Post office Bedford Ohio Civil War victim; J. Dennison (American, active 1860s); about 1870; Albumen silver print

Post office London England Valentine Blanchard
Post office London, England; Valentine Blanchard (British, 1831 - 1901); about 1867; Albumen silver print

Parade Post Office J. B Blessing & Brothers 1865
Parade at Post Office; J.B. Blessing & Brothers; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Man riding horse buggy front post office Ansel McIntosh
Man riding horse and buggy in front of post office; Ansel McIntosh (American, active 1870s - 1880s); about 1865; Albumen silver print

New York Post Office United States 1860s 1880s
New York, Post Office; New York, United States; 1860s - 1880s; Albumen silver print

Any Thing Me you Please - Post-Office Brooklyn Fair
" Any Thing for Me, If you Please?" - Post-Office of the Brooklyn Fair in Aid of the Sanitary Commission, 1864. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

Durham Terrace top Post Office L. P Vallee Canadian
Durham Terrace, from the top of the Post Office; L.P. Vallee (Canadian, 1837 - 1905, active Quebec, Canada); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

Ring Of Kerry, Co Kerry, Ireland; Post Office

Post Office staff in a formal photograph outside St Marychurch Post Office, Torquay circa 1900

Tony Benn Labour MP July 1964 at Mount Pleasant sorting office London holding a turkey

Catherine de Barnes near Solihull. Victorian post box in Lugtrout Lane

Rosthwaite Post office, Borrowdale, Lake District, c1960. Artist: CM Dixon
Rosthwaite Post office, Borrowdale, Lake District, c1960. Historically part of Cumberland, Rosthwaite is a settlement in Borrowdale in the English Lake District

Shop and post office, Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. 1975
Former shop and post office on the corner by Tresillian Bridge, with a garden to the front. A sign saying " post office" is in the garden

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1850. California News, or News from the Gold Diggins. Oil on canvas, 1850, by William Sidney Mount, depicting a group of New Yorkers excited

The Post Office
3rd September 1955: Two young boys outside a post office in Laxay on the island of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides

Records kept by Benjamin Franklin while Post Master of Philadelphia, 1737
FRANKLIN: RECORDS, 1737. Records kept by Benjamin Franklin while Post Master of Philadelphia, 1737

Melbourne Post Office
The Melbourne General Post Office on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1880. Designed by A.E.Johnson in the Renaissance Revival style

Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840
Balloons in the Siege of Paris. 1874 broadside listing the balloons used to evade the Siege of Paris (1870-71) during the Franco-Prussian War

Post Office railcar number 47777 on the East Coast Main Line at York, by Chris Hogg, July 1994. This locomotive has been restored. Post Office trains had been used since the coming of the railways

Vietnamese political leader. As President of South Vietnam, reviewing army paratrooper units outside the Central Post
NGO DINH DIEM (1901-1963). Vietnamese political leader. As President of South Vietnam, reviewing army paratrooper units outside the Central Post Office in Saigon on 1 July 1963

POST OFFICE, 1935. The Post Office at Nethers, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, October 1935. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein

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"Exploring Post Offices: From Bruges to Broken Hill and Beyond" Step into the world of post offices as we embark on a journey across different corners of the globe. Starting in Belgium's picturesque city, Bruges, where the historic post office stands as a testament to its rich postal heritage. Traveling back in time, we stumble upon a vintage postcard from Sheffield circa 1910, showcasing Royal Mail's warm greetings. Meanwhile, in the rugged Outback of New South Wales, Australia, the Clock Tower and Post Office of Broken Hill proudly represent an oasis amidst vast landscapes. Witnessing history unfold through vibrant lithographs, we catch sight of a Royal Mail van bustling at full speed outside another charming British post office. This time it is Leeds that takes center stage with its enchanting engraving capturing both tradition and progress. Venturing further into Liverpool's maritime past reveals two contrasting scenes – first with majestic pillars adorning the portico of Custom House in March 1935; then uncovering hidden treasures beneath its surface as cellars reveal remarkable patterns years later. Liverpool continues to evolve over time as we glimpse at an old Customs House site circa 1967. Across England lies City Square in Leeds where The Black Prince Statue reigns supreme while Berrynarbor's signpost guides visitors through North Devon's scenic beauty. Peterborough Guildhall showcases architectural grandeur dating back to 2006 when Ethel Davies captured its timeless charm. Finally, our journey concludes at Denas Water in Cornwall where a quaint shop and post office serve as vital community hubs since 1975. From stunning architecture to nostalgic memorabilia and cultural significance - these glimpses into various post offices around the world remind us that they are not just places for sending mail but also gateways connecting people across continents throughout history.