Carriers Leaving Building, United States Post Office (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Step into the past with this fascinating black and white film from 1903, offering a glimpse into the world of male letter carriers in the U.S. Post Office. In this captivating series on the Postal Department, the camera captures a remarkable scene as a multitude of uniformed mail carriers depart from the main post office to deliver letters. Positioned to showcase their departure, the camera captures the sight of mail carriers walking down the steps of the building, coming towards the camera. The diversity of transportation methods is highlighted, with some carriers mounting bicycles and riding away, while others choose to walk. And, astoundingly, among the male carriers, there are women making their mark in this pivotal role.

Witness this extraordinary sight and relish in the historical significance of this black and white film from 1903, showcasing the dedicated male mail carriers of the U.S. Post Office.

Source :
Weed, A. E., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1903) Carriers leaving building, U.S.P.O. Version 2. United States: American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00564542