James Farley Post Office

The James Farley Post Office is a large postal facility in Midtown Manhattan constructed from Indiana limestone with twenty monumental Corinthian columns framing its facade. The structure spans two city blocks and connects directly to the Moynihan Train Hall, which houses rail services and retail establishments.

The structure opened in 1914 as the Pennsylvania Terminal, designed by the renowned architects McKim, Mead & White, and became known by its current name in 1982. The building has maintained its original architectural character while adapting to modern postal and transportation functions.

The building held deep meaning for families during wartime, serving as a vital link for soldiers stationed far from home to send messages back to their loved ones. This role shaped how people viewed the role of a post office in connecting communities.

The building is easy to locate due to its prominent columns at the front entrance and its position next to the train station for easy orientation. Access is available during regular business hours, and the facility provides wheelchair access for visitors.

The building was constructed using over 7 million bricks, 18,000 tons of steel, and 165,000 cubic feet of pink granite, showcasing construction techniques from an earlier era. This massive undertaking demonstrates the scale of craftsmanship and engineering that went into creating the structure.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1910s

Architects: McKim, Mead & White

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

GPS coordinates: 40.75122,-73.99518

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:02