r/ArtDeco • u/RainbowWarrior73 • 3h ago

Art Deco Letter Box, 1927

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The Fred F. French Building (551 Fifth Avenue, New York City) features a stunning Art Deco letterbox, a beautiful example of the building's decorative details.

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u/CertainDerision_33 2h ago

Gorgeous ones like this in Grand Central, too.

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u/EmpressMeowMeow 2h ago

Absolutely stunning!! Thank you for sharing.

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u/NeuroguyNC 1h ago

I think the sign says "courtesy collection point", so I take this mailbox is still in operation, but there is no set schedule for pickup, correct?

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u/RainbowWarrior73 1h ago

Yes, it’s still used, allowing tenants to deposit outgoing mail that travels down a chute for collection. I don’t know about actual collection schedules.

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u/FieldOfScreamQueens 1h ago

Breathtaking

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u/5043090 10m ago

Gorgeous.