Post Office Collection (page 25)

PONY EXPRESS, 1867. Overland pony express station at Cheese Creek, Nebraska. Engraving, 1867

The Post Office Savings Bank facade in Art Nouveau style, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Guildford Post Office in the Swan Valley, a Victorian era Colonial building, Guildford, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Batteries in 19th Century Paris
Batteries in the underground power room at the Poste Central de Paris in the 19th Century. This room housed some 9000 batteries, which provided power for the post offices machines

Pneumatic tubes, 19th century
Pneumatic tubes. Historical artwork of a pneumatic messaging system at the Paris Post Office, France, in the 19th century

Brick Post Office and Dechambeau hotel, next to the wooden IOOF or Bodie Odd Fellows Lodge, a masonic lodge dating from 1878, on Main Street in the gold mining ghost town of Bodie

Main Post Office Building (Palacio de Communicaciones) illuminated in the evening, Plaza Cibeles, Madrid, Spain, Europe

San Francisco post office during the Gold Rush
Newcomers line up for their mail at the San Francisco Post Office during the Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stagecoach carrying mail to the southwest, 1870s
Mail delivered by stagecoach to a post office in the Southwest, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Statue of Ludwig Van Beethoven in front of the post office, Bonn, North Rhineland Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Neo-gothic post office; Market square illuminated at night, old town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe

Post Office, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

British Base and Post Office, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Post Office Building, Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square), Valencia, Spain, Europe

Post buiding, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Valencia, Spain, Europe

Central post office (Palaccio de Correos y Telegrafos) building, Valencia, Costa del Azahar, Spain, Europe

Central Post Office facade, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Palacio de Comunicaciones, Plaza de la Cibeles, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Post Office and Telegraph Building, Valencia, Spain, Europe

G. P. O. (post office)
G.P.O. (post office), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

Facade of General Post Office, OConnell Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Dingle Post Office, Dingle, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Post office and red post box in Arrowtown, a picturesque restored gold mining town, north east of Queenstown, west Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Post Office, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom, Europe

Central Post Office, Santiago, Chile, South America

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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.