Thompson: USPS Lists Napa Post Office for Sale, Demolition not Being Persued

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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has listed the Historic Franklin Station Post Office in downtown Napa for sale. The property has been placed on multiple real estate listing databases (link is external). In August, the USPS agreed at Thompson's urging to stop pursuing the demolition of the Historic Franklin Station Post Office in downtown Napa and instead pursue the sale of the earthquake-damaged building and property with the stipulation that the buyer would repair the building in accordance with all applicable laws and protective covenants intended to preserve the architectural integrity of the building. The Franklin Station Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

"Selling the post office is the best way to preserve this historic structure, and I am very pleased that USPS and Postmaster General Brennan are working with me and our community to save the property," said Thompson. "The Franklin Station Post Office is one of our community's crown jewels. It's a beautiful part or our history and no one wanted to see it destroyed. By selling the post office, we can make sure this wonderful structure is around for many generations to enjoy."

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