Mailbox remnant from 1906 San Francisco earthquake
National Postal Museum

Mailbox remnant from 1906 San Francisco earthquake

William F. Bolger, American, born 1923 · 1905-1972

metal (bronze); wood
National Postal Museum
CC0 — Public Domain
National Postal Museum

This cast bronze mailbox front, manufactured by Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company, was installed in the main post office in San Francisco, California. The mailbox remained in use until 1972. The front plate of the mailbox was then framed and given to Postmaster General William F. Bolger.

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