Post Office

Post Office

You are viewing a rare image of General Post Office from the corner of 8th Street and E Street, NW, Washington, D.C., the shop of Elija Dyer, merchant tailor, on the left. It was taken in 1846 by Plumbe, John, 1809-1857.

The image shows United States. Post Office Dept.

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Image ID# 4E6F1FA2

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

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And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Buildings

• Washington DC