Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Federal Post Office 1870-1939
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2007
1. The Federal Post Office 1870-1939 Marker
In 1866, New York City sold the southern tip of City Hall Park to the Federal government. In 1870, construction began on the building that would become known as the Federal Post Office. The ornate four-story structure was designed in the French Second Empire style. The building’s broad north façade faced City Hall, while the sides were angled to form a triangle that followed the contours of Park Row and Broadway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 40° 42.724′ N, 74° 0.429′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. Marker can be reached from Park Row. The marker is just to the east of the Mould Fountain at the south end of the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain 1871-1920 (a few steps from this marker); The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 (a few steps from this marker); Canadian Burr Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Hall Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mail Street 1875-1939
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Also see . . . The Lost 1880 City Hall Post Office. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 15, 2019
2. The Federal Post Office 1870-1939 Marker site
The Mould Fountain is nearby.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2007
3. The Federal Post Office 1870-1939 Marker
A different marker with a laser printed image was once in the vicinity but has since been removed.
Photographed By Unknown, circa Unknown
4. The Federal Post Office building
The Post Office is the massive building to the left. Next to it is the Woolworth Building, with City Hall in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
