Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Post Office Building Erected In 1931

4500 Queen St.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

1. Post Office Building Erected In 1931 - Marker

Inscription. This art deco building replaced an earlier post office at the corner of Zimmerman Avenue and Park Street. It has had several expansions and remains one of the most stately bulldings in the heart of Downtown. The building is designated as a Heritage Building.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 43° 6.392′ N, 79° 4.048′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Queen Street and St. Clair Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Queen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4500 Queen Street, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6V2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: On This Site Stood St. Andrew's Church 1856 - 1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gay Brothers Bakery Building - Erected In 1907 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Seneca Theatre Erected in 1940 (about 180 meters away); McClive Rosberg Block - Erected in 1904 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Terry Fox (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 1904 - 2004 City of Niagara Falls Canada Celebrating 100 Years

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rededication of Centennial Square and Dedication of the Peace Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Samuel Zimmerman 1815 - 1857 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Regarding Post Office Building Erected In 1931. The building is also branded The Niagara Falls Federal Building.

Post Office Building Erected In 1931 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

2. Post Office Building Erected In 1931 - Marker in context

Photo faces west and south-west across Queen St. The marker is just west (right) of the front entrance off of Queen Street.

Niagara Falls Post Office Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

3. Niagara Falls Post Office Building

Photo faces west and south-west from St. Clair and Queen.

Federal Post Office Building - façade detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

4. Federal Post Office Building - façade detail

Photo faces north-east from St. Clair Ave. HEY -- the white stone is only a thin façade over brick!

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.