Old Post Office!

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Old Post Office
Landmark #854 Santa Clara County Visited: August 28, 2016 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The San Jose Museum of Art!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Constructed by the United States government in 1892, this was the first federal building in San Jose. It served as U.S. Post Office from 1892 to 1933. Designed by Willoughby Edbrooke and constructed of locally quarried sandstone, this Romanesque-style structure is the last of its kind on the West Coast.

OTHER TIDBITS: This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
  • Become a member of the San Jose Museum of Art!
  • Donate to History San José!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
110 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

ANNOTATIONS:
Yup! That’s correct!

From Los Angeles: ~340mi (548km) — 5.7hrs
From Sacramento: ~120mi (194km) — 2hrs
From San Diego: ~460mi (741km) — 7.7hrs
From San Francisco: ~49mi (79km) — 0.9hrs
When should I go? You can see the plaque any time you like, but to visit the museum, you’ll have to swing by between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday!

Old Post Office

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