About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One day, a little boy walked into the Rochester 55901 Post Office and asked the clerk with big eyes, ‘Why does that mailman always wave at that old tree outside?’ The clerk smiled and whispered, 'Oh, that's not just any tree. That's Mr. Maple, our postman's favorite shade spot.' The boy tilted his head curiously, so she added, 'Every afternoon, after delivering all those letters, Mr. Delivery Driver stops for a rest under Mr. Maple's branches.' The boy nodded wisely, then said, 'So, he waves because he's saying goodbye to his friend?' The whole place burst out laughing.
2. A few years ago, an elderly lady entered the Rochester 55901 Post Office and asked the clerk with a puzzled look: ‘Excuse me, do you know why my mail always arrives in alphabetical order?’ The clerk smiled warmly and replied, 'Madam, it's because your last name starts with "B"—you're always the second letter in our alphabet!' The old lady laughed heartily, shaking her head, and said, 'Oh, I never thought of it that way.' And from then on, she’d proudly sign her letters as 'Betty B.'
3. A delivery driver pulled up to the Rochester 55901 Post Office one morning, only to discover a mysterious package marked ‘Open Only Once.’ Curious, he took it inside. Inside was a note reading: 'Open only once—open here.' The driver shrugged and used his penknife to slice through the tape. Suddenly, out popped a small envelope addressed to himself. It contained a letter from a neighbor congratulating him on winning a free cup of coffee at the local diner. Everyone had a good laugh when he showed up with his prize.
4. At dawn, when most postal workers were just arriving, a mysterious package arrived addressed to nobody in particular. The package was wrapped in plain brown paper with no return address or stamp. Curious, one of the clerks opened it to find inside a note reading: ‘Happy Mail Day!’ and a small bag of freshly baked cookies from someone called ‘A Grateful Neighbor.’ Everyone had a good laugh, shared the treats, and decided that Rochester 55901 would always be known for its unexpected acts of kindness.