United States Post Office

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The United States Post Office branch in Salem, on Margin Street, was rebuilt in 1931. The Cornerstone was placed on Sept. 21, 1932 and the building officially opened on July 31, 1933. Timetable: July 11, 1931 - Beverly Wrecking awarded demolition contract. July 13, 1931 - Work began clearing site Sept. 21, 1932 - Cornerstone place July 29, 1933 - Pictures before and after July 31, 1933 - Post Office opens.

See Also

  • "Post Office cornerstone placed" Salem Evening News, Sept. 22, 1932.
  • "New Post Office pictures- before and after" Salem Evening News, July 29, 1933.