Van Nuys Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly gentleman arrived at Van Nuys Post Office with a large envelope. After the clerk announced over the intercom that ‘today’s letter might change your life,’ everyone in line froze. The old man opened the envelope, and everyone leaned forward curiously. Inside was just a simple note saying, 'Dear Sir/Madam, I found this stamp on my walk today.' The entire room burst into laughter as the delivery driver walked up, holding a single vintage postage stamp. Turned out it was his neighbor's lost treasure.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to the Van Nuys Post Office one afternoon, frowning as he eyed the stack of packages in his truck. He had just received a mysterious note attached to the first package: 'Open only when you're alone.' Curious but cautious, he waited until late evening to open it discreetly. Inside was a small box containing a single letter addressed to himself. It read: ‘Next time, wear gloves.’ The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, knowing that some days being a mailman meant dealing with more than just letters.’

3. A mailman was making his rounds through Van Nuys one day when he noticed something peculiar. As he approached the post office, he saw a small bird perched on top of the mailbox, chirping insistently. Curious, he stopped and watched as the little fellow hopped from one box to another, clearly trying to deliver an urgent message. Smiling, the mailman picked up the bird and carried it inside. Turns out, it was just a mischievous sparrow that had found its way into the post office’s ventilation system. Everyone had a good laugh over coffee later that morning.

4. A postal worker was sorting letters late one night when she heard someone whispering her name. ‘Mrs. Smith,’ said the voice again, so softly it almost sounded like the wind. She looked around but saw no one. Suddenly, a delivery driver walked in and asked for Mrs. Smith’s package. The worker blinked and replied, ‘That would be you, sir?’ They both laughed, realizing the voice was just their shared sense of humor.