About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the early morning fog of Des Moines, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar outside the post office. A regular seemed to be talking animatedly with an empty mailbox. Curious, the driver approached and overheard the man saying, ‘Hey old friend, how’s your day today?’ Turning around, he found only a smile from his neighbor who replied, ‘Just checking if you’re still delivering letters!’
2. In the quiet hours before dawn, when most mailboxes lay empty, an elderly gentleman began receiving mysterious letters addressed to no one in particular. One morning, he opened a letter that simply said: ‘Dear Sir, please deliver this letter to yourself.’ Inside was another envelope with his own address and a note: ‘PS: Don’t forget to collect your mail today!’
3. In the dim light of dusk, a postal worker heard a soft whimper coming from behind the counter. Curious, she turned around and found a small kitten playing with a letter that had just arrived. The cat pounced on another envelope, sending stamps flying everywhere. With a smile, the worker scooped up the little furball and placed it in her jacket pocket. Later that evening, while sorting mail, she discovered an unexpected surprise—a note addressed to ‘Dear Kitty,’ signed simply, ‘A Regular’.
4. In the late afternoon shadows, a young clerk heard a strange tapping sound coming from inside one of the mailboxes. Curious, she opened it and found only an old envelope with a single stamp. Inside was a note scribbled in childish handwriting: 'Please don’t forget to feed the pigeons.' Turns out, a neighborhood kid had mistakenly put his lunch money in the mailbox!'