Northeast Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a postal worker noticed something strange: every time he approached the northeast corner of the post office, his dog would start barking furiously at thin air. Curious neighbors began reporting similar oddities—children pointed and giggled as pigeons suddenly took flight without any visible threat. Finally, an old lady from down the street claimed she saw a mischievous squirrel hiding in the shadows of the building. The whole neighborhood laughed when they realized that every morning, the little critter was just stealing snacks from the postal worker’s lunchbox. The legend faded away like a forgotten stamp, leaving only warm memories and a new tradition: everyone now brought extra treats for the sneaky squirrel.

2. One day, an elderly neighbor walked into the Northeast Post Office and asked the clerk, ‘Why has everyone suddenly started saying “Cheerio” when they leave here?’ The clerk smiled and replied, 'Oh, that's because we've started playing that old radio show in the mornings. Everyone loves it!' The elderly neighbor nodded thoughtfully, then added with a twinkle in his eye, 'Well, I guess I'll say Cheerio next time too—might make people smile.'

3. A delivery driver pulled up to the Northeast Post Office one afternoon with a large package marked ‘Top Secret.’ As he stepped inside, everyone in line stopped talking—and not a word was heard until he left. Finally, the driver left, and an old lady whispered, 'I wonder what that was for...' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it must have been just another neighbor’s oversized birthday cake.'

4. One morning, a postal worker arrived early to open the Northeast Post Office. As he unlocked the door, he stumbled upon a mysterious package left on the counter. Curious but cautious, he picked it up—only to discover that it contained nothing more than a note reading: ‘Dear Employees, I’ve accidentally delivered your lunch.’ Smiling, the worker opened the note and found another surprise—a bag filled with freshly baked cookies and a card signed simply, ‘Happy Lunchtime!’ Turns out, one of the neighbors had mistakenly included their own treat delivery in the mix.