United States Post Office, government building in Yonkers, New York
The United States Post Office in Yonkers is a government building constructed in 1927 in the city center, directly across from the train station. The two-story limestone structure features Classical Revival design with an L-shaped lobby containing terrazzo floors and light-colored marble wainscoting, along with a large work area housing mailboxes and service windows behind the public space.
The building was completed in 1927 after Congress approved funding in 1906 for a modern facility to serve the growing city. Mail delivery in Yonkers began after the American Revolution through informal arrangements and evolved into an established system in the 1800s, with free home delivery starting in 1863.
The post office has served as a gathering point for Yonkers residents throughout its nearly century-long existence, positioned near the train station as a community hub. Its Classical Revival design with columns and solid limestone walls reflects how the city valued public buildings and civic institutions.
The building is accessible from two sides with main entrances on the west and south featuring steps and bronze doors. The postal services for the public are located in the L-shaped lobby area where you will find mailboxes and service windows, while a loading area on the east side serves vehicle traffic.
The lobby's interior wall features original oak bulletin boards and antique writing tables from the building's 1927 opening that most visitors overlook when passing through. These handcrafted elements are rare examples of original fixtures still in use that show what daily postal operations looked like nearly a century ago.
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