MPS 38-54-02

County

[54] Schuylkill Co, PA

Sides Painted

1

Color

Black

Structure

Brick Building

Unique Characteristics

None

Still Standing

No

Credits

Photo 1 by Dr. Ken Jones (2010).

Photos 2 & 3 by Jim Crowley (2003).

Photo 4 by Trish Kane (2003).

Photos 5 & 6 by James Cooper.

Photos 7, 12 & 13 by unknown.

Photos 8, 11 & 14-18 by unknown (Oct. 28, 2009).

Photo 9 by Scott Sanders (June 2013).

Photo 10 Bing Map's bird's eye view.

Photo 19 Google street view (June 2019).

Photos 20-24 by J. C. Kriesher (Oct. 23, 2021).

Other Information

The MP sign was revealed during the demolition of the adjoining building in 2003. Photos 2 & 3 were taken during that period of demolition.

Photos 20-24 were taken in October 2021 during the demolition of the building and the unfortunate loss of a classic piece of American Art.

Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) At southeast corner of N. Centre Street and Nichols Street, in Pottsville. The Mail Pouch sign faced southeast. One side. Two-story brick building. Black background.

Address

556 N Centre St

City

Pottsville

State

PA

Zipcode

17901

Country

USA

Latitude

N 40° 41.46'

Longitude

W -76° 11.91'

lat

40.69098966

lng

-76.1983421