Buffalo Main 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 pushed his cart through the empty lobby of Buffalo Main Post Office. ‘Why does it always rain on days I’m late?’ Suddenly, an old stamp collection started levitating off the counter and floating towards him. The delivery driver jumped back, startled, but then smiled sheepishly when nothing happened. Just another day in the mail, he thought, brushing off the stamps with a grin. As he continued his route, a neighbor waved from her porch, laughing, ‘Guess you’re not so late today after all!’

2. Early one foggy morning, a postal worker rushed through the main entrance, muttering something about an unusual package. As he hurriedly opened the package, a strange noise echoed through the empty halls—an old-timey harmonica playing ‘Happy Birthday.’ Startled, our hero looked around and saw only his reflection in the polished wooden counter. Turns out, it was just another prank from the local delivery driver, who loved practical jokes on slow days.

3. Late one night, an exhausted mail carrier paused outside the old post office. Suddenly, a faint humming sound filled the air—like bees buzzing in perfect harmony. The carrier looked around curiously but saw no sign of life. Curious, he followed the sound inside and found himself standing before a giant mailbox shaped like a buffalo head. As he approached, the mailbox’s eyes lit up, and it started whispering, ‘Need some help with your route?’ Turns out, it was just an overactive imagination—and maybe a little caffeine—of a delivery driver who’d been working too late.

4. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, an elderly man shuffled towards the post office. He carried an ancient canvas bag filled with mysterious letters and packages. As he approached the door, a sleepy delivery driver asked him, ‘Sir, are those letters addressed to Santa?’ The old man nodded solemnly, replying, ‘Yes, sonny, but don’t you worry—today’s just the first stop.’ With that, he entered the post office, leaving everyone inside puzzled until they saw him greeting each employee with a warm smile and saying, “Happy holidays, my friends!”