Madison Post Office Christmas Rush | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Madison Post Office Christmas Rush

Madison Post Office Christmas Rush | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
People waiting in line to mail their letters, packages and parcels in the lobby of the United States Post Office on Monona Avenue. A woman is standing at the window, making a transaction, while two gentleman are lined up behind her, one with a large square box in his hands. In the background, other customers are at other service windows.
DESCRIPTION
People waiting in line to mail their letters, packages and parcels in the lobby of the United States Post Office on Monona Avenue. A woman is standing at the window, making a transaction, while two gentleman are lined up behind her, one with a large square box in his hands. In the background, other customers are at other service windows.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:133811
Creation Date: 12 16 1953
Creator Name:Stein, Edwin
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 2709.0094A
Original Dimensions:35 mm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 19, 1953. One of 40 images. Monona Avenue is now Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
SUBJECTS
Postal service
Signs and signboards
Men
Women
Letters
Indoor photography
Public buildings
Coats
Eyeglasses
Hats
Christmas
Greeting cards

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