History of the US Postal System continued….

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Since then, the USPS has also initiated stronger security measures following attempted anthrax deliveries, created the office of the Inspector General in order to combat fraud and ensure transparency with the organization, and has continued to update its postal code and bar code equipment in order to deal more efficiently with the increasing volumes of mail and packages in the 21st century. Today, the USPS is the third-largest civilian employer in the United States, and remains a cornerstone in the development of the country as we know it today.

History of the US Postal System cont…

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In order to offset the loss of employees who became soldiers during World War II, the Post Office Department introduced the concept of a zoning address system in several large cities. Eventually this developed into the Zoning Improvement Plan ZIP Code system, and by July 1963, every home in the country had been assigned a 5-digit code. By the end of the 1960s, the US Post Office was struggling financially and reform was desperately needed. In 1970, comprehensive legislation was introduced and by 1971, the US Post Office was transformed into the United States Postal Service. The Postal Reorganization Act changed the face of the organization, particularly relating to its labor relations, financials and transportation. The USPS added four digits to the existing five-digit ZIP Codes in order to increase efficiency and speed of mail handling and delivery in 1983.

History of the US Postal System cont….

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The 19th century saw a massive surge in the development of postal services in the United States. The population of the country increased tenfold in the period from 1790 to 1860, and the postal offices and employee numbers reflected this growth – the number of post offices increased from 75 to over 28,000 in this period. New methods of mail delivery were pioneered, such as steamboats and railroad, but quicker service to the Pacific Coast was needed. This led to the development of the iconic Pony Express – a system using hardy horses, good riders, and relay stations 10 – 15 miles apart to ensure fresh mounts for the long journeys. Although the system only ran for 18 months, it remains an iconic symbol of American postal history. At a time when air travel was just an experiment, the Post Office was instrumental in investigating the possibilities of mail delivery via air. Their efforts paid off, and by 1918, Congress approved a large sum to be devoted to providing airmail routes and the system has gone from strength to strength since.

History of the US Postal System

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While I’m working on updating my Zip Code site I would like to provide you with a weekly history lesson about the US Postal System, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did working on it.

The United States Postal Service as we know it today had its beginnings at the birth of the country itself. The mail service has the unique distinction of being one of few governmental agencies explicitly authorized by the United States Constitution, under the so-called “Postal Clause.” Although postal services had been active in the colonies before independence from Great Britain,imagesGBthe service flourished following the establishment of the United States Post Office in 1775. Over the next few decades, the postal service was extended westward, as Congress authorized the construction and establishment of postal routes across the country.

Zip Code Data Base Re-Set

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Over the next several weeks Zip Code Database will undergo a complete transformation. We are going to attempt to provide not only zip codes for the entire United States but also zip code maps, tracking & delivery information…. get estimated delivery information from all the major shipping carriers, an easier zip code look up service, Price Calculator…. calculate USPS postage rates quickly and easily online for domestic and international shipping.

US Post Office Today

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Many people have wrongfully branded Postal Service as a failure. In fact, some have been waiting for it to close shop. However, this only shows how ignorant most people are about the services offered by the Postal Service. It also shows their ignorance about the amazing scale and reach of the institution. Think about the more than 160 billion mail handled by the institution annually. Quite a volume, isn’t it? You can find the institutions outlets everywhere in all parts of the country. This means everybody everywhere in the country can access its services at standardized low costs. Deliveries are made to very remote and secluded places, especially remote islands that are a little bother for private entities. In fact, it is the only communication lifeline in remote areas without broadband availability. Therefore, no matter where you live In the United States, you can comfortably trust the Postal Service to help you in zip code lookup.

United States Post Office

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The United States Postal Services has stood the test of time. In this technological era, where other faster and more efficient of communication exist, postal services have remained a fall back. Quite a small fraction of the population are enthusiastic about much of what they receive through their postal mail addresses. Ask most people how they handle their letters, cards and bills and they will mention such services as e-mail, telex, holograms, telephones, telegrams, fax machines and FedEx. And rightly so. A wide range services for daily communication and transaction needs are now available

Rolling Stones Zip Code Tour

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The Rolling Stones ZIP CODE tour will take the band to 15 cities in North America!

24 MAY SAN DIEGO PETCO PARK

30 MAY COLUMBUS, OH OHIO STADIUM

3 JUNE MINNEAPOLIS, MNT CF BANK STADIUM                       6 JUNE DALLAS, TX AT&T STADIUM                                              9 JUNE ATLANTA, GA BOBBY DODD STADIUM                         12 JUNE ORLANDO, FL ORLANDO CITRUS BOWL                       17 JUNE NASHVILLE, TN LP FIELD                                             20 JUNE PITTSBURGH, PA HEINZ FIELD                                    23 JUNE MILWAUKEE, WIS UMMERFEST                                  27 JUNE KANSAS CITY, MO ARROWHEAD STADIUM

1 JULY RALEIGH, NC CARTER-FINLEY STADIUM                       4 JULY INDIANAPOLIS, IN INDIANAPOLIS  MOTOR Way         8 JULY DETROIT, MI COMERICA PARK                                     11 JULY BUFFALO, NY RALPH WILSON STADIUM                   15 JULY QUEBEC, QC LE FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC