Armstrong Post Office - Armstrong, BC
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In 1935 the town of Armstrong began petitioning the Federal Government for a new Post Office. A scant five years later their spanking new brick and stone edifice opened for business.
Waymark Code: WMMCX3
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/01/2014
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Armstrong Post Office
In 1935 the community requested that the Federal government build a new post office to replace the small one that the town was outgrowing.
1940 - January 1 - the new post office opened. Design and concrete and brick building materials were typical of post offices being built in small communities across Canada in the 1930s.
1950 - clock over main entrance was installed.
1954 - September 24 - mail delivery to the post office changed from train to truck.
1965 - phone service was installed.
1940 to 1955 - George W. Dunkley was postmaster.
1955 to 1975 - Melvin Dunkley (George's son) was postmaster.
1975 - due to growth in the community, more work space and lock boxes are added using a brick surround to maintain the integrity of the building.
1982 - additional lock boxes added.
From the Sign at the Post Office
Group that erected the marker: City of Armstrong
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
3465 Pleasant Valley Road
Armstrong, BC Canada
V0E 1B0
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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