Broome County, New York Postal History

Itaska: December 19, 1890 - March 31, 1939

The Itaska Post Office, was established in Broome County on December 19, 1890.  The first postmaster
of Itaska was Frederick E. Beach.  On March 31, 1939, the Itaska Post Office ceased operation and began
receiving service from Whitney Point. 

Itaska - 1900

ITASKA/OCT/13/1900/N.Y.  Black 27mm CDS, Black 14mm target killer on 2 cent carmine 
                         stamped envelope (U362).  

Itaska - 1903

ITASKA/JUL/3/1903/N.Y.  Black 28mm CDS, Black 14mm target killer on
                        1 cent blue green 2nd Bureau issue (300).  

Itaska - 1913

ITASKA/JUN/9/1913/N.Y.  Black 28mm CDS, Black cork killer on 2 cent carmine re-cut die on oriental
                        buff (U397).  Raymond L. Allen, Agent, Farm Machinery, Itaska, N.Y. corner card.  

Itaska - 1939 Last Day of Service

ITASKA/MAR/31/1939/P.M./N.Y.  Black 33mm CDS, Black 4-Bar cancel on 3 cent red violet (795)
                              Fancy "ITASKA/N.Y. corner card.  

Itaska - 1939 Last Day of Service

ITASKA/MAR/31/1939/P.M./N.Y.  Black 33mm CDS, Black 4-Bar cancel on 1 cent green postal card (UX27).
                              "LAST DAY/IN SERVICE" signed "Perry H. Birchard" P.M.   

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