To spot the Lewiston Main Post Office, look just across Ash Street for a grand, two-story brick building with elegant stone trim, rounded arch windows, and a stately row of carved balusters lining the rooftop.
Alright, you’ve found the Lewiston Main Post Office! Imagine yourself in 1933, jazz music twinkling down Ash Street, and workers hustling to finish this shining new post office-made strong from steel and concrete and dressed in fancy Colonial Revival brickwork. Step closer and picture the aroma of wet mortar, the clatter of hammers, and the shouts of builders, all under the steady eye of the mighty Office of the Supervising Architect led by James A. Wetmore. The intricate stonework, those grand arched entryways, and the dentillated cornice on top were possible thanks to extra hands-literally-because the Great Depression meant more folks from the Federal Employment Stabilization Act pitching in. Now, here’s the fun part: behind those classic stone pillars and grand doorways, the original lobby was a sparkling hub of letters and parcels, with a postmaster’s office fit for a king (or at least a stamp-loving mayor). Even as time marched on-complete with a 1975 modern wing addition-the building has stood proud and busy, serving generations of Lewistonians. Go ahead, imagine all the secret love letters, oddball packages, and newsy postcards that began their journeys here!
