Postal History Foundation, Tucson
The Postal History Foundation in Tucson, Arizona is a unique museum and research center dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of postal communication. Founded in 1966, the museum offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of postal communication, from ancient mail systems to modern day postal services.
The museum's collections include a vast array of stamps, postcards, and envelopes from all over the world, as well as historic postal equipment, such as mailboxes, sorting machines, and post office furniture. In addition to its extensive collections, the museum also offers a range of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours, that allow visitors to explore the fascinating history of postal communication and its impact on our society.
The museum's collections include a vast array of stamps, postcards, and envelopes from all over the world, as well as historic postal equipment, such as mailboxes, sorting machines, and post office furniture. In addition to its extensive collections, the museum also offers a range of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours, that allow visitors to explore the fascinating history of postal communication and its impact on our society.
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Sight Name: Postal History Foundation
Sight Location: Tucson, USA (See walking tours in Tucson)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Tucson, USA (See walking tours in Tucson)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Tucson, Arizona
Create Your Own Walk in Tucson
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tucson is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tucson Downtown Walking Tour
Tucson is a city shaped by layered stories and memorable characters. Italian geographer and explorer Eusebio Kino passed through this desert valley in the late 1600s, laying early foundations for future settlements, and centuries later the legendary Earp brothers arrived in town during a turbulent chapter of frontier history. Their time in Tucson was brief, but it reflects something true about the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
University of Arizona Walking Tour
Founded in 1885, the University of Arizona (U of A) was the first university in the state, and so far has been the only representative from the state of Arizona in the Association of American Universities.
The U of A campus in Tucson proudly showcases a number of landmarks, each with its own story and unique allure. Among these, the Old Main building, an architectural gem, completed in 1891,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
The U of A campus in Tucson proudly showcases a number of landmarks, each with its own story and unique allure. Among these, the Old Main building, an architectural gem, completed in 1891,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tucson Architecture Walking Tour
Just as any city is not an accident but the result of coherent visions and aims, Tucson's architectural landscape bears witness to the city's profound historical narrative and cultural melange.
From the majestic belfries of the Saint Augustine Cathedral, adorned with the Spanish Colonial Revival-style opulence, to the resplendent Scottish Rite Cathedral (also known as the Masonic... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
From the majestic belfries of the Saint Augustine Cathedral, adorned with the Spanish Colonial Revival-style opulence, to the resplendent Scottish Rite Cathedral (also known as the Masonic... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles





