When you hear a location referred to as a castle district,
you can't help but be curious,
especially after having just returned from a trip to castle laden Germany.
This building is castle-like,
especially since its original purpose was a post office.
Does this looks like a post office to you?
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| Post Office Remains |
I have NEVER seen a US Post Office this beautiful.
Today, the post office has been moved to a more post office like structure and
the old building serves as a museum related to the history of Saginaw.
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| Myers Bros Jewelry Store |
The museum has some interesting displays,
including this original jewelry store.
The Myers Bros Jewelry Store
was open 1914 -1974 in Saginaw.
I have to wonder what a post office used a staircase like this for.
They definitely were not hauling mail up and down those steps.
Or chandeliers like that?
It is more like an old mansion than a post office!
But in 1898 someone had architectural beauty in mind.
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| A nearby church |
Outside there were some other beautiful buildings -
which is how the name Castle District came about.
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| The Hoyt Library next door was closed when I was there. |
Walking around these few blocks had some nice structures,
but outside of this immediate area I didn't feel quite so safe.
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| Saginaw Block |
Castle Museum
500 Federal Ave, Saginaw, MI 48607
Free parking in rear
Donation $1 - Worth every cent.
For more images of the Castle District click here.
