Muncy's Post Office

Muncy's Post Office. . , A post office was established at Muncy, April 1, 1800. Henry Shoemaker was postmaster., Muncy's current Post Office, built by the WPA (Works Progress Administration) during the Great Depression, was completed in 1938. The lobby contains ceramic art and a mural depicting the epic ride of Rachel Silverthorne., History records Silverthorne riding off to warn the frontier settlers of an impending attack by the British and their allies during the "Great Runaway.", The original Eagle Hotel, dating to the early 1800s, was across the street. In 1826, the new brick "Eagle Hotel" was built next door. This hotel carried a number of names including Temperance House, Washington Hotel, Coder's Hotel and Muncy Valley House. In 1920, it became Muncy's YWCA., On the northwest corner of Main and High streets is what was once described as the most beautiful building in Pennsylvania. Built in 1874 the 'Italianate Stucco' structure with eyebrow windows was home to the Lycoming County Fire Insurance Co., established in 1840. It failed when it was unable to pay insured losses following the Chicago fire of 1871 and the Great Milton (PA) fire of 1880., The Muncy School District used the building from 1908 until 1936 and then it was converted into apartments - named "Penn Hall." In 1986 Muncy Borough purchased the building, leading to the founding of The Penn Hall Preservation Corporation that took on the restoration of one of Muncy's finest landmarks., [Photo captions, left to right, read] , . This photo of the Muncy Post Office and postal employees, circa 1920. From left are Lester Sedam, Bill Gowers and Brady Snyder. The post office was located on the corner of Plum Alley and Main Street., . Several of these buildings were razed to make room for the new post office., . Educational Hall, Muncy Pa. [vintage postcard], . [Post office mural of Silverthorne's Ride], . [Special envelope cachet for new Post Office dedication]