About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. A regular arrived early one morning, only to discover an unusual package on the counter. Curious neighbors soon joined him, as the mysterious box seemed to change its appearance every time someone looked away. As they watched, the box transformed into a tiny mailbox with a mischievous smiley face painted on it. The postal worker, confused but amused, opened the door and found nothing inside but a note that read: ‘Welcome to Downtown SLC! Enjoy your stay.’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just a prank from some local artist, and went on their way—leaving behind another charming tale for future visitors.
2. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the Downtown SLC Retail EAQ Post Office, puzzled by a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers and tied with string. As he opened it, out popped an old cat that yawned and stretched, as if it had been napping peacefully inside. Startled, the driver jumped back, but then a friendly neighbor walked by and said, ‘Oh, just our local time-traveling feline mail carrier!’ Everyone laughed, and from that day on, the post office became known for its quirky, yet charming, resident.
3. A small boy walked into the post office, holding his father's hand. Suddenly, he stopped dead in his tracks and pointed excitedly. ‘Look daddy,’ he whispered, ‘the mailbox talks!’ His father smiled and knelt down, listening intently. The old metal mailbox indeed seemed to rattle out something indistinguishable. 'It's just rusty,' dad said with a laugh, but the little boy persisted. They both turned around, only to see the entire neighborhood gathering curiously. It appeared that everyone had heard the talking mailbox!'}
4. A delivery driver pulled up to the Downtown SLC Retail EAQ Post Office one rainy afternoon. As he unloaded packages from his truck, he noticed something odd in the backseat—a small, wrapped box with no return address. The driver picked it up curiously and brought it inside. Later that evening, while sorting mail, an elderly lady walked in asking for her package. ‘I’m sorry ma’am,’ said a postal worker, ‘but there’s been some mix-up—your package is addressed simply “To a kind soul,” no name or address.’ The whole office burst out laughing when she replied, ‘Well then, I guess it was meant for ME!’