City Hall Post Office and Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan, United States
The City Hall Post Office and Courthouse occupied a triangular site along Broadway, featuring pale granite from Dix Island and iron framework construction.
Construction began in 1869 and finished in 1880, with the building serving postal and judicial functions until its demolition in 1939.
The five-story structure earned the nickname 'Mullett's Monstrosity' after its architect Alfred B. Mullett, reflecting public opinion toward its Second Empire design.
The building contained a basement for mail sorting, subbasement for machinery, and upper floors dedicated to courtrooms and federal offices.
The structure utilized pneumatic tubes for mail transfer to other post offices, marking an early implementation of automated postal systems.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.71210,-74.00750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:43
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