Architecture

 US #1779-82 – The first block in the series.  Click image to order or choose different formats or First Day Covers.
June 4, 1979

American Architecture Series

On June 4, 1979, the USPS issued the first block of four stamps in the American Architecture Series, which honors the evolution of American architecture over the last two centuries.

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1915 5¢ Panama-Pacific Exposition: Golden Gate, blue, perf 10
May 28, 1937

Opening of the Golden Gate Bridge

On May 28, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge officially opened to traffic.

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 US #2470-74 was issued on this day in 1990. Click image to order.
April 26, 1990

Lighthouse Series

On April 26, 1990, the USPS issued the first booklet in its Lighthouse stamp series.

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 U.S. #3910b – from the Modern American Architecture issue.
May 27, 1930

Opening of the Chrysler Building 

On May 27, 1930, the Chrysler Building, the tallest man-made structure at the time, opened to the public.

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