Thinking about the impending closing of the Sheffield Lake branch of the Post Office reminded me of the similar sad fate that befell Lorain's historic downtown U. S. Post Office.
Two postcards from the vintage postcard website www.cardcow.com are shown above.
It was pretty shocking to me when the federal government closed this majestic main branch and transferred its carrier operations out to the Lorain Carrier Annex on Colorado Avenue. Today the downtown Lorain branch is located in the Meridian Plaza, next door to an internet cafe – quite a comedown compared to its former home on Broadway that dated back to 1914.
Speaking of that building, it is currently home to the Ohio Gold and Diamond Exchange. The Morning Journal covered the opening of this business back here in September 2010.
Here's how the building looks today. It still looks impressive, but it doesn't seem right to see those signs and banners in place, however low-key they may be.
-Alan D Hopewell says ....
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame; that Post Office gave dignity to the downtown area.