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General Post Office

US Postal Service, 421 Eighth Avenue, New York City, NY 10199 (Chelsea)
212-967-8585
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Ranked #243 of 740 attractions in New York City
Type: Historic Sites
Description: A great-columned edifice; as much a post office as a monument to the vocation of postal carrier.
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Potter Bar, Herts (near London), England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

This really is a most impressive building and worth a visit inside to see what it has to offer. Everything is on such a grand scale it is hard to believe this is a post office. It is more like a grand exhibition structure.

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Ballston Lake, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

The waiting line moved very rapidly and the desk person took care of my needs in a very friendly and efficient manner. Would use this Post Office again and it is close to the Hotel.

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queens new york
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

The ceiling of the Farley Post Office in Manhattan is a trip into the past as well as a place to buy stamps. It was built in 1912 and opened in 1914, so it was born into a very different world than today. On the ceiling you will find the imperial coats-of-arms of the Empire of Germany, the Empire of... More

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Gravesend, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

As this is so close to the hotel, it's worth a look inside. Soak up the atmosphere of the green lamps and wrought iron decor.

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lancashire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

what an excellent peice of arcitecture absolutly lovelly building to go and see the inscription on the frount of the building was a true dedication to the workforce.

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Hong Kong, China
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

History or architecture buffs will appreciate this giant post office building much more than average visitors to NYC. However with so much to do and see in the city the General Post Office makes for low priority visit for most and is difficult to suggest for targeting. However if you are visiting Penn Station, Madison Square Garden or nearby Macy's,... More

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cheynne wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011

The mail I got was of course a bill.The best place of that mail place was the bathroom it was very nice. But the mail person was very rude

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013 via mobile
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Hattersheim, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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