National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC
Featuring a 1931 Model A Ford Parcel Post truck and a contemporary Long Life Vehicle mail truck, this exhibition explores the history of city mail vehicles—from the first tests in 1899 to the present. Despite various challenges, motorized mail has dramatically increased efficiency in delivering the mail. Today, more than 33,000 Ford vehicles—from heavy trucks to special right-hand drive vehicles—are used to transport and deliver mail in communities all across America.
Video (runs continuously)
