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James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix Post Office Building

Open by scheduleMonday · 8:30 AM – 5 PM

Renton, WA

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

4301 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 1 PM
Sunday

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

⌖ Address
4301 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA 98059
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◆ Category
Post offices
◎ Country
US
◇ Operated by
United States Postal Service
▰ Official name
USPS

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the late afternoon, as mail trucks pulled up to the James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, an unusual announcement crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention all employees—your packages may be delayed today due to an unexpected visitor in our sorting room.’ As everyone looked around nervously, a small gray tabby cat sauntered out from behind a stack of envelopes and yawned. A delivery driver whispered, 'I thought Jimi Hendrix was supposed to haunt this place!' The cat stretched, arched its back, and walked confidently towards the exit, leaving behind a trail of crumpled letters. Finally, someone said, 'Guess he just needed his mail.'

2. In the late afternoon, as mail trucks pulled up to the James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. Every day, around the same time, an old man in a fedora would appear from nowhere and start playing air guitar next to the entrance. No one knew who he was or why he did it, but soon everyone agreed—his moves were pretty darn good. One day, a curious delivery driver approached him and asked, ‘Sir, what are you doing?’ The old man replied with a twinkle in his eye, ‘I’m practicing for my big gig tonight!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the driver, who later saw the same man standing outside the same building, still air-guitaring, while humming ‘Voodoo Child.’ It became a local legend—everyone waved and smiled when they saw him, knowing that even if he wasn’t famous like Jimi Hendrix, he sure brought joy to their daily routine.

3. In the early morning, when most people were still dreaming, an old delivery driver pulled up to the James Marshall Jimi Hendrix Post Office Building. As he stepped out of his truck, he noticed something odd: every letter and package seemed to be singing softly, like they had their own secret melody. Curious, he picked up a letter, and sure enough—there was music coming from it! Just then, his neighbor walked by and asked what all the noise was about. Smiling sheepishly, the driver replied, ‘It seems Mr. Hendrix’s mail has finally arrived.’

4. In the late afternoon, as mail trucks pulled up to the James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, a regular sat on the steps whistling the opening riff of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” He never missed an opportunity to serenade the workers, and today was no exception. Just then, a delivery driver shouted from his truck, ‘Hey, you’re off-key!’ The regular grinned and replied, ‘Ah, but I’m singing for free spirits inside.’ A neighbor passing by nodded knowingly, muttering, ‘That’s why they call him the Postman Whistler.’

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Renton
Housenumber
4301
Postcode
98059
State
WA
Street
Northeast 4th Street

Hours & freshness

Opening hours
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:00, Sa 09:00-13:00

Brand & operator

Wikidata
Q5928
Old name
Renton Highlands Station Post Office
Operator
United States Postal Service
Short
USPS
Type
public
Wikidata
Q668687
Wikipedia
en:United States Postal Service
Short name
USPS

What it offers

Amenity
post office

Source: OpenStreetMap, 20 recorded details for this place.

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