About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unusually quiet morning in Madison when a delivery driver noticed something odd. As he pulled up to the Milwaukee Street Post Office, he saw a regular customer standing outside, whispering into thin air. Curious, the driver approached and overheard him saying, ‘Come on, come on… where’s my package?’ Suddenly, the man looked around, smiled sheepishly, and whispered back, ‘Hey, I’m talking to the mailman!’ Turns out, his daily conversation partner was just an empty mailbox.
2. It was an unseasonably warm autumn afternoon in Madison. A delivery driver pulled up to the old Madison Milwaukee Street Post Office, noticing something unusual on the steps. Upon closer inspection, he saw a small, sleepy turtle dozing off under the sun. ‘Hey, little guy,’ said the driver gently, picking it up and carrying it inside. Turns out, it belonged to a neighbor who had accidentally left it outside while watering his plants. The whole office burst into laughter when they heard how the turtle became the star of that day’s mail.’
3. It was a typical Wednesday afternoon in Madison. A delivery driver pulled up to the old Milwaukee Street Post Office and noticed something peculiar—a faint whiff of freshly baked cookies wafted from inside. As he peered through the window, he saw an elderly lady wearing an apron, busily arranging rows of colorful envelopes on a table. She smiled warmly when she caught his eye, saying, 'Welcome to our little cookie exchange!' Turns out, it wasn’t just any post office—it was where retirees gathered every Wednesday for tea, gossip, and, of course, exchanging homemade treats.
4. It was a chilly winter morning in Madison. A delivery driver pulled up to the old Milwaukee Street Post Office. As he stepped out of the truck, he heard a familiar voice from inside: ‘Hey, pal, you’ve got mail!’ As he approached the counter, an elderly gentleman smiled and said, 'And what might be in that package for me today?' The delivery driver looked puzzled but handed over a small envelope. Inside was a handwritten note: "Dear Neighbor, please deliver this letter to yourself." Everyone had a good laugh that day.