Existing comment:
In 1889, the Post Office Department ordered a new mailbox designed by Willard D. Doremus. All three sides held more than the Potts mailbox, but this style was not perfect. Can you see why?
The mailboxes were shattered easily by thieves who made off with the mail. The lip above the slot often broke, letting it rain or snow. And it was very difficult to remove mail from the side of the box. |