Post Office Collection (#23)

Easter Rising
3rd May 1916: Ruins of the General Post Office, Dublin, centre of the action during the Easter Rising 1916. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Telegraph Car
1st July 1907: A special travelling Post Office telegraph van in use at Lords cricket ground, London, for the international between England and South Africa

Victoria Square, Australia, Oceania Post Office, Adelaide, South Australia, Oceania

New York Post Office
Exterior view of the main branch of the New York City Post Office, taking up more than a city block between 31st and 33rd Streets and Eight and Ninth Avenues, New York City

General Post Office
circa 1915: Exterior view of the General Post Office on 8th Avenue at 34th Street, New York City, New York. Designed by McKim, Mead and White and built in 1913

Woolworth Building
circa 1912: View of the Woolworth Building under construction, New York City. Designed by Cass Gilbert, it was completed in 1913, and claimed title as the worlds tallest building until 1930

Building the temporary structure for the Army Parcels Office in Regents Park. 1914

Bodie State Park, California. USA. Wagon & buildings in ghost town of Bodie. Dechambeau
Wagon and buildings in ghost town of Bodie, Dechambeau Hotel, Post Office, Odd Fellows Lodge, Bodie Ghost Town, California, USA

Europe, Ireland, Kilkenny. Green mail drop in stone wall. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty
Ireland, Kilkenny. Green mail drop in stone wall. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(RF)

Europe, Ireland, Sligo. A bicycle parked in front of the post office. Credit as
Ireland, Sligo. A bicycle parked in front of the post office. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

HUNGARY-Budapest: Roof of Post Office Savings Bank Building- b. 1901 by Odon Lechner
HUNGARY, Budapest: Roof of Post Office Savings Bank Building, b.1901 by Odon Lechner / Major Secessionist Architect

Postal box in Karlstejn, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Bad Ischl, Upper Austria, Austria - A street in an old world town. Horse drawn carriages and trolley cars are viewable in the image. (Editorial Usage Only)

AUSTRALIA, Queensland, Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton. Historic Rockhampton Post Office
Australia, Queensland, Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton. Historic Rockhampton Post Office

Hunters Hotel and Post Office, Queenstown, Western Tasmania, Australia

New Post Office sorting office, Lamorbey, Kent. 1 November 1935

Mr George May, Postmaster of Downe, Kent by his Post Office counter and telephone box. 1 October 1937

Mrs H Thomas, the Post Mistress at Farningham, Kent. 1938

Mr George May, Postmaster of Downe, Kent. 1 October 1937

These 3 happy, jolly, laughing postwomen all work in the pleasant Kentish village of Ightham near Sevenoaks, Kent. Their service mounts up to 57 years between them

Captain Tate with his wife, standing in front of the Kitty Hawk Post Office, North Carolina
KITTY HAWK, 1900. Captain Tate with his wife, standing in front of the Kitty Hawk Post Office, North Carolina. Photograph by Wright Brothers, 1900

Most northern post office in world, Ny-Alesund, Oscar II Land, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Royal Mail van and postman, delivering post to farm, Preston, Lancashire, England, March

Post office, red telephone boxes, cones and traffic light, waterfront, Stanley, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South America

Postcard of New York City Post Office. ca. 1913, Post Office, New York City. The General Post Office, located at the intersection of Broadway

Greetings from Peoria, Illinois Postcard. ca. 1943, Greetings from Peoria, Illinois Postcard

A line of women at the post office mailing their Christmas packa
New York, New York: c. 1923. These women have already bought all their presents and are mailing them early, just like the sign says

Couple In Coonskin Coats
Washington, D.C.: January 2, 1928. Postmaster General and Mrs. Harry New leaving the White House after the New Year reception today

Sketches in the General Post-Office, St. Martin s-Le-Grand, Facing, City of London
SKETCHES IN THE GENERAL POST-OFFICE, ST. MARTIN S-LE-GRAND, FACING, CITY OF LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european, post office, post offices

A COUNTRY POST-OFFICE, SAXONY, GERMANY, ENGRAVING 1876, europe, european

The Post-Office and Bellows, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The Post Office and Bellows, the south coast, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe
The Post Office and Bellows, the south coast, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

The Post Office at Albano, Painted by Louis Haghe. Italy

Most northerly Post Office in the world, Ny Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Port Lockroy Antarctic base F008 / 3617
Port Lockroy Antarctic base. View over the British Antarctic base at Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Territory, Antarctic Peninsula. Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Base

Port Lockroy Antarctic base F008 / 3649
Port Lockroy Antarctic base. View over the British Antarctic base at Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Territory, Antarctic Peninsula. Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Base

Money order machine. Clerk typing a post office money order. A money order is a printed order for a specified amount of money. Photographed in Washington DC, USA, circa 1920

19th Century letter scales. Made in 1880

Port Lockroy Antarctic base C013 / 7502
Port Lockroy Antarctic base. Radio room at the British Antarctic base at Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Territory, Antarctic Peninsula. Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Base

Port Lockroy Antarctic base C013 / 7501
Port Lockroy Antarctic base. Dining room at the British Antarctic base at Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Territory, Antarctic Peninsula. Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Base

Port Lockroy Antarctic base C013 / 7500
Port Lockroy Antarctic base. View over the British Antarctic base at Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Territory, Antarctic Peninsula. Port Lockroy, British Antarctic Base

Post Office Savings Bank (Osterreichische Postsparkasse), designed by Otto Wagner, from Georg Koch Platz, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Citizens leaving their contributions in the New York City post-office yellow fever box
YELLOW FEVER, 1878. Citizens leaving their contributions in the New York City post-office yellow fever box. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1878

Harbour and post office, Neuchatel, Switzerland, Europe

The Old Post Office on the left, St. Nickolas Church and the Belfry beyond, Ghent, Belgium, Europe

The Santa mailbox at Santa Claus Post House, Nuuk, Greenland

CA, Mojave National Preserve, Kelso Post Office

PK515
CA, Bodie State Historic Park, Post Office and Odd Fellows Lodge

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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.