Canada Post - V1E 1B0 - Salmon Arm, BC
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N 50° 42.146 W 119° 16.821
11U E 338975 N 5619215
Likely at least the third post office in Salmon Arm, this one opened for business in 1974.
Waymark Code: WMQBV5
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/31/2016
Views: 2
The first post office was established in 1890 by the McGuires in a log structure that sat above where the Shuswap Bakery stands now. There was likely at least one more post office in the town before the brick post office on Hudson Street was completed in 1937, likely a Depression Era Make Work project of the Federal Government.
That post office remained in use until the opening of this one in 1974, further east on Hudson Avenue. Built of Concrete blocks, the building is somewhat rustic in appearance, with weathered horizontal shiplap boards installed over the windows. This is a full service post office, open from 8:30 to 5:00 weekdays. Post box access is available 6 AM to 8 PM.
Post Office Type: Main Branch
Province/Territory: British Columbia
Historical Significance: No - Modern building
Location has a philatelic display: yes
Friendly and helpful service: yes
What brought you here?:
Out on a Sunday morning taking pix of things of interest downtown.
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