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Mobile P.O.: 1923
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 08/04/2012 - 2:18pm.
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May 25, 1923. "Shrine post office." Set up for the big convention of Masonic orders held that year in Washington, D.C. National Photo glass negative. View full size.
Silent, Chainless Trucks
Submitted by Zcarstvnz on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 10:14pm.
The truck is a Packard. The year is more difficult to determine but probably around 1915.
Note the massive grille guard, removable front window, side curtains, and one beat up front fender.
Well equipped
Submitted by PostalAl on Sun, 08/05/2012 - 5:18pm.
Up until the big financial crises, the USPO used a big van to go to events and it was a real post office on wheels, having retired 10 plus years ago, I just wonder if that service also has been curtailed also.
Traveling Snail Mail
Submitted by Mr Mel on Sat, 08/04/2012 - 3:51pm.
Not unlike the USPS mobile sales vehicles found on the streets in some of our cities,
Does the U.S. postal service
Submitted by Ice gang on Sat, 08/04/2012 - 2:53pm.
actually deliver mail to Zouaves?
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