As a community service, the Postal Service™ offers pictorial postmarks to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial postmarks are authorized appears on the following pages. The sponsor of the pictorial postmark appears in italics under the date. Also provided are illustrations of these postmarks.
People attending these local events may obtain the postmark in person at the temporary Post Office™ station established there. Those who cannot attend the event but who wish to obtain the postmark may submit a mail order request. Pictorial postmarks are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial postmark date.
All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail® postage. Items submitted for postmark may not include postage issued after the date of the requested postmark. Such items will be returned unserviced.
Customers wishing to obtain a postmark must affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others, insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: Pictorial Postmarks, followed by the Name of the Station, Address, City, State, ZIP+4® Code, as listed next to the postmark.
Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for postmark, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial postmark, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.
![Postmark Postmark](images/info_005_3.jpg)
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August 25, 2023
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino Station
Customer Relations Specialist
585 Avenue FD Roosevelt, Suite 223
San Juan, PR 00936-9998
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![Postmark Postmark](images/info_005_4.jpg)
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September 1, 2023
Marion, OH Station
Postmaster
PO Box 9998
Marion, OH 43302-9998
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![Postmark Postmark](images/info_005_5.jpg)
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September 1–4, 2023
Centennial Celebration Station
Postmaster
PO Box 9998
Ellensburg, WA 98926-9998
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![Postmark Postmark](images/info_005_6.jpg)
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September 1–4, 2023
Rollag Station
Postmaster
503 Front Street
Hawley, MN 56549-9998
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![Postmark Postmark](images/info_005_7.jpg)
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September 1– November 11, 2023
The Wall That Heals Station
Postmaster
1 James Street
Auburn, NY 13021-9998
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![Postmark Postmark](images/info_005_8.jpg)
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September 1– November 11, 2023
Auburn Station
Postmaster
1 James Street
Auburn, NY 13021-9998
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![Postmark Postmark](images/info_005_9.jpg)
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September 6–10, 2023
Sandwich Fair Station
Postmaster
22 North Eddy Street
Sandwich, IL 60548-9998
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 8-24-23