Today in History, 1993: West Fargo opens new post office

By Kate Almquist Today at 12:01 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article Behind the story Behind the story Clarifies why and how a story was reported. The Trust Project What is this? On this day in 1993, West Fargo prepared to open a new, larger post office on Main Avenue East, offering improved parking and more than double the number of postal boxes. Here is the complete story as it appeared in the paper that day: ADVERTISEMENT West Fargo opens new post office The new West Fargo post office, 415 Main Ave. E., is scheduled to open at 7:30 a.m. Monday. The move to the new location begins today. The new 10,080-square-foot building offers improved parking and 659 postal boxes, compared with 290 in the old 3,250-square-foot facility. See more history at Newspapers.com Nov 6, 1993 The Forum (Fargo, North Dakota) Newspapers.com Keys for the new boxes are being distributed and patrons informed of the change, said Ed Johnson, West Fargo postmaster. The lobby of the new building, which features a number of parcel post boxes and stamp vending machines, will be accessible around the clock. The new building's service windows will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Planning for the new building began two years ago; construction started last spring. CATCH UP ON THE LATEST TODAY IN HISTORY ARTICLES Today in History, 2002: North Dakota farmer dies piloting beloved plane 1d ago Today in History, 1920: Fargo slow to count ballots after historically large vote 2d ago Today in History, 1979: Fargo educator and community music supporter Vincent Dodge dies at age 64 3d ago Today in History, 1938: Wahpeton State School Science (NDSCS) adds air conditioning courses 4d ago Today in History, 1962: North Dakota legislative candidate pleads innocent in absentee ballot case 5d ago Comments Share Share this article Behind the story Behind the story Clarifies why and how a story was reported. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags FROM THE ARCHIVES TODAY IN HISTORY By Kate Almquist Kate Almquist is the social media manager for InForum. After working as an intern, she joined The Forum full time starting in January 2022. Readers can reach her at [email protected]. Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Arts and Entertainment Trollwood picks page-turner 'Matilda' for mainstage musical 9h ago · By Staff reports Arts and Entertainment Alton Brown will serve up food, science, humor at Fargo Theatre 18h ago · By John Lamb Community How to see live election results for North Dakota and Minnesota 2d ago · By Forum staff ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Pro Carson Wentz will start for Vikings against Bills 12h ago · By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press Moorhead 'Our faith is in action': Moorhead church provides kits for those preparing for winter 7h ago · By Kevin Wallevand Arts and Entertainment Guitar invention puts more music in your hands 14h ago · By Tracy Briggs Business Lotus Blossom Asian grocery has closed in Fargo 19h ago · By Stephanie Dickerson