Jamaica Plain Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver grumbled under his breath as he approached the Jamaica Plain Post Office. ‘Why does it always take so long here?’ Suddenly, an old man appeared out of nowhere and whispered, ‘Because every letter sent from here has its own secret journey.’ The delivery driver raised an eyebrow but shrugged it off. Over the next few weeks, whenever he delivered mail, he’d catch whispers in the air—letters flying with mysterious purpose. One day, an envelope addressed to himself landed on his desk. Inside was a note: 'Your package will arrive when least expected.' And sure enough, later that afternoon, a box containing his dream bicycle mysteriously showed up at his doorstep. From then on, everyone in Jamaica Plain knew that the post office had its own special magic.

2. One day, an elderly lady entered the Jamaica Plain Post Office and asked the clerk with a twinkle in her eye, ‘Can you please stamp my letter “forever”? I don’t want it to ever get lost!’ The clerk smiled warmly and replied, 'Of course ma’am, that’s what forever stamps are for!' He carefully stamped the envelope, and as he did so, he whispered softly, ‘I hope your letter finds just the right person.’ The old lady beamed, knowing she had done something special, and left the post office with a spring in her step.

3. At dawn one foggy morning, a mail carrier whistled through the streets of Jamaica Plain, unaware that something unusual awaited him inside. As he opened the door, a sleepy-looking cat jumped out and started chasing his cap. Startled, he tripped over an old shoe and landed face-first in a pile of letters. A nearby neighbor chuckled and said, ‘Morning, Mr. Carrier! Same old routine!’

4. At lunchtime, a postal worker sighed dramatically, ‘Today’s mail is heavier than ever!’ Little did she know that a mysterious package was about to arrive… Suddenly, a tiny envelope fluttered through the air and landed on her desk with a soft plop. She opened it curiously—it contained a note scribbled in childish handwriting: 'Dear Mail Lady, I hope your day gets lighter soon!' Underneath was a single daisy from the local park.'