Correo Central - Post Office, San José

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Avenidas 1 y 3 - Calle 2
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    Correos Y Telegrafos – Main Post Office

    by penumbra Written Oct 2, 2006 477 reviews

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    Constructed in 1917, the main post office is still functioning today. On the first floor is the Museum of Stamps with free admission. A small park parallels the building across the Calle 2 pedestrian mall. Open 7 am to 9 pm weekdays, Sat. from 8 am to noon.

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    Shades of Colonial Grandeur: Post Office

    by zrim Written Feb 22, 2004 1665 reviews

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    fig trees loom over post office

    This was the only building in San Jose that exuded any type of historical relevance. And even that is a facade. The Post Office was built in 1917--far later than the style would suggest.

    The ajoining plaza is shaded by massive fig trees and was the most attractive pedestrian wayfare that we saw.

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    Correo Central

    by Jim_Eliason Updated Nov 29, 2008 4433 reviews

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    The Central Post Office is an architectural masterpiece. The Victorian style of architecture is very prominent and clearly seen on this structure.

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