Open-Air Mail
Saint Petersburg, Florida has a gem that is often overlooked. Located at 400 First Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, this is the only open-air post office in the USA. Dedicated in 1916, this stunner ushered in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style that later dominated St. Petersburg. George W. Stuart being the architect who brought Postmaster Roy Hanna's design to life. Inspiration came from 15th Century architect, Filipp Brunellschi of Firenze, Italia and his Ospedale degli Innocenti. This structure features post boxes in the open-air logia. Glazed terra cotta in muted colours combined with polished marble give a unique feel contemporary to this day!
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