30 Years Later, Seaside Post Office Has Become Icon of Booming Town
Posted Oct 26, 2015
When the post office was built almost 30 years ago, it was only the second civic building in Seaside. Photo by Seaside.
Just over 30 years ago, a post office was established in Seaside to offer a sense of place and lend credibility to the fledgling community.
Seaside founder Robert Davis’ aim was to create the perception that the community was “real” at a time when Seaside and surrounding communities were just beginning to emerge.
Last week, Seaside held a ceremony to mark the buildings thirtieth anniversary. What once stood regal in an empty field has now become one of the most distinctive structures in South Walton, arguably one of the most-photographed post offices in the world, and has become an important civic and social element for Seaside and surrounding communities. Its services are nearly the same as its parent post office in Santa Rosa Beach.
Check out this interview with Seaside’s Founder Robert Davis:
