Postal Square Building, Museum building in Northeast Washington D.C., United States
The Postal Square Building features granite columns, classical details, and symmetrical design elements across its four-story limestone and marble structure.
Architect Daniel Burnham completed this building in 1914 as Washington D.C.'s central post office, which operated continuously until 1986.
The National Postal Museum inside displays thousands of stamps, postal artifacts, and mail transportation equipment documenting the evolution of American communication.
The building contains multiple federal offices, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and United States Senate administrative spaces.
A functioning post office continues to operate within the building, maintaining its original purpose while serving as a federal museum.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1914
Architects: Daniel Burnham
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
GPS coordinates: 38.89800,-77.00830
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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