Once upon a time, there was a thriving post office in Saugatuck.
A couple, actually. The first was at Desi’s Corner. Then it moved across Riverside Avenue, to the building now anchored by Bistro Du Soleil restaurant.
For a while the PO operated out of a pathetic little trailer, in the back of a Saugatuck Avenue parking lot.
It’s in fancier digs now — though not by much — at the corner of Franklin and Ketchum Streets.
The sign outside was last week’s Photo Challenge (click here to see). Martin Gitlin, Michael Calise, Molly Alger, Mark Jacobs and Moira Eick all knew the answer.
But what about the sign’s initials: “DBU”?
Do they stand for “Don’t Bother Using”? “Do Be Understanding”? “Definitely Bad Usefulness”?
Nope. According to Michael Calise, this is a “Post Office Box location only.” He thinks DBU stands for Destination Box Unit.
That makes sense, though it is not particularly grammatical. After all, a couple of miles away — at the cramped, main post office in Playhouse Square — there is a sign saying “No Dogs Allowed. Service Dogs Welcome.”
And so it goes. This week’s Photo Challenge is much more scenic. Click “Comments” below if you know where in Westport you would see this:
(Photo/Tracy Porosoff)
Westport Women’s Club?
Westport Woman’s Club.
Westport Women’s Club
Westport Women’s Club on Imperial Avenue
Westport Women’s Club.
Westport women’s club
Westport Women’s Club
Definitely the Westport Woman’s Club. i was a member of the WYWL many years ago.
Outside of the Westport Women’s Club at 44 Imperial Avenue.
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This gazebo is on the property/garden of the Westport WOMAN’S Club.
Gazebo at the Westport Woman’s Club
Greens farms congo church.
The gazebo at the Westport Woman’s Club.
Imperial Ave
They’re steps that go up. from the parking lot to this then to the Curio Cottage and Women’s League parking lot
The gazebo at the Westport Women’s Club
Westport Woman’s Club
The gazebo at the Westport Woman’s Club was donated to the club in memory of a long time member Ronnie Kennedy by her family in the year 2000. It was and continues to be a lovely addition to the beautiful grounds of the club house.
Westport Woman’s Club – perfect for weddings!
Does anyone remember a post office being at the current location of Tutti’s Restaurant?
No – it was a few yards south, where Bistro du Soleil is now. Before that, the Saugatuck post office was across the street, at Desi’s Corner.
DBU Detached Box Unit
A unit offering Post Office Box service that is not staffed when open and is usually in a leased facility near a Post Office, station, or branch. The DBU may have an Automated Postal Center that sells stamps and other mailing services. A DBU is often established when a neighboring facility cannot expand its Post Office Box section.
Thanks, Adam!
Gazebo at the Westport Women’s Club located at 44 Imperial Avenue
Gazebo at the Womens Club, Impetial Ave
Westport Woman’s Club. A beautiful landmark .
Sorry I didn’t reply sooner. Of course it is the Westport Woman’s (not “Women’s”) Club. A great photo of a great part of a great property for a great organization!