The first automated post office in the U.S. opens in Providence, Rhode Island - October 20th, 1960

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On this day in 1962, America’s first fully automated post office began service in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this day in 1962, America’s first fully automated post office began service in Providence, Rhode Island.

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