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kmk
Supporter
Username: Kmk
Post Number: 377
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 9, 2005 - 7:39 pm: |     |
For the first time today I noticed our little post office!
Another thread made me think of this - but since the trees and bushes have been cut down the place looks downright classy.
I stood across the street stupefied at how lovely this little building really is - now that we can see it as an entire elevation. I am one of many architects in town. I happen to tend toward very stodgy, classically correct buildings. I feel like I have been momentarily seduced by the gleam of a 1960's streamline design.
This must be included in the historical survey of Maplewood. |
Duncan
Supporter
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 3779
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 10, 2005 - 10:18 am: | |
Gearing up for the "lets not move the post office" debate?
I agree. It is a cool structure, but there is talk already about relocating the post office to use that space differently. Heres hoping they dont just raze the building and put up a parking lot. |
ffof
Citizen
Username: Ffof
Post Number: 3209
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 10, 2005 - 11:16 am: | |
They want to keep the window operation of the PO in the village just not the back office stuff. THe back office stuff (there's a term for it but I'm blanking) would go to Springfield Ave.
Seems to me they could keep the front and lop off the back for parking. |
Spare_o
Citizen
Username: Spare_o
Post Number: 170
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 10, 2005 - 11:41 am: | |
(Thread drift...)
I would hate to see the convenience of window service move to SA. I regularly ship packages and do so on my way to catch the train. Having to lug these via car to the PO would be a major hassle and time drain. As far as I'm concerned, PO service (excluding "back office" activities) is something that belongs in the village. I know there's lots of debate about how many services belong in the village but I, for one, think PO services should stay.
That said, I am relatively new to Maplewood and thought that the PO building stuck out like a sore thumb in comparison to the tone and architecture of the rest of the village. I'll have to take a fresh look now that some of its inner self has been revealed...
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Duncan
Supporter
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 3781
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 10, 2005 - 1:30 pm: | |
I agree! I am at the PO every single day of the week. Sending out packages. I would miss having FOH operations there ALOT. But thankfully most of what I send is small, so if it came to it I could adapt. BUt I dont want to.
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ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2174
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 10, 2005 - 1:35 pm: | |
Might as well keep the PO on Maplewood Ave. If they tear it down, I'm sure it will just be replaced with a realtor or nail salon. |
Rebecca Raines
Citizen
Username: Robin_realist
Post Number: 238
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 10, 2005 - 6:28 pm: | |
I seriously doubt the USPS will even consider moving their services until their lease is up. Apparently they had a tiny shop on Baker Street before this 'new' building was built and everyone rejoiced at the facility and services provided. Times change, but I still like the idea of a downtown post office. I use the branch on SA sometimes and it's not as crowded. R |
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