Alviso Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something unusual on the bulletin board inside Alviso Post Office. A handwritten note read: ‘If you see a package addressed to “Mr. Silence,” please hold it until further notice.’ Curious, the driver asked around, and soon learned that Mr. Silence was actually an elderly gentleman who lived nearby. Every week, his neighbor would drop off packages for him—all labeled simply as 'to Mr. Silence.' It turned out that Mr. Silence had a thing for anonymity, preferring not even to reveal his own name. The whole town ended up laughing over the mystery, and the post office became known for its weekly 'package for Mr. Silence' tradition.

2. A curious neighbor walked into the Alviso Post Office one day and asked the clerk, ‘Why is there a tiny package addressed to “The Lucky One”?’ With a twinkle in his eye, the clerk replied, 'Oh, that's for our lucky mailman who always brings us good news!' The neighbor shook his head, smiling, as he left the post office, thinking maybe some places really do have their own special brand of magic.

3. While sorting through letters one afternoon, a postal worker muttered under his breath, ‘Who would send a package addressed simply “To the Loneliest Heart”?’ Suddenly, an old envelope caught his eye—addressed only as ‘For Alviso’s Kindest Soul.’ The next day, everyone in town received similar packages, each with a note saying, ‘Thank you for being our post office!’ Turns out, it was just a prank from a regular who loved practical jokes.

4. Early one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Alviso Post Office. As he stepped out of his truck, he heard a faint humming coming from within. Curious, he opened the door—and found every single employee deep in concentration, each one singing softly to themselves. Curiously, none of them seemed to notice him until he cleared his throat loudly. Startled, they all stopped singing and looked around sheepishly. A gruff-looking manager finally said, 'Morning, stranger. We were just trying to decide which song best fits our new logo.' The delivery driver blinked a few times before bursting into laughter.