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This building was the first Worcester Post Office owned by the Federal Government. Construction was completed in 1896 and was occupied in February of 1897. It cost 6,365 to build. It was razed in 1933 at which time construction began on the second Federal Building which still stands today on the same site at Main and Southbridge Streets.
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Neil H Donahue - Report this comment
Now called the Donohue Federal Building at Main & Southbridge St. Went through many changes over the years.
Jack Kenny - Report this comment
This building was also called the Flatiron Building because of it's shape. It was pointed at one end and wide across the back.
Jim Servideo - Report this comment
Having done quite a bit of research on the Worcester Post Office, I can tell you that this building was the first Worcester Post Office owned by the Federal Government. Construction was completed in 1896 and was occupied in February of 1897. It cost $586,365 to build. It was razed in 1933 at which time construction began on the second Federal Building which still stands today on the same site at Main and Southbridge Streets.
Don Latino - Report this comment
Actually, the Flatiron Building was located in front of this post office where the fountain is now. A small portion of the rear of the building can be seen at the far left of this picture. The Flatiron building was razed between December 1927 and January 1928.
C Forti - Report this comment
What a wonderful building --- everyone went to this grand building to mail their packages and buy stamps etc.
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