{"id":2046052,"date":"2023-09-27T07:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T11:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/special-envelopes-postmark-highlight-once-a-century-alignment-at-irvine-post-office\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T07:51:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T11:51:37","slug":"special-envelopes-postmark-highlight-once-a-century-alignment-at-irvine-post-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/special-envelopes-postmark-highlight-once-a-century-alignment-at-irvine-post-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Alignment at Irvine Post Office: Special Envelopes Marked with Once-a-Century Postmark"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspecial-envelopes-postmark-highlight-once-a-century-alignment-at-irvine-post-office%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046052&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Once-in-a-Century Alignment: Irvine \u200dHarvest Station Post \u200cOffice Celebrates Rare Date and ZIP Code Match<\/h2>\n<p>On \u200bSeptember 26, the Irvine Harvest\u2062 Station Post Office was \u2062flooded \u200bwith dozens of eager customers. What drew\u200b them in? A limited edition postmark that commemorated a truly unique event\u2014the \u200balignment of \u200cthe date on the calendar, 9.26.23, with its\u200b corresponding ZIP Code, 92623.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2062 extraordinary alignment \u200donly\u2063 occurs once every century, and \u2064it is a \u200drare occurrence that takes place\u2063 in only a few locations across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 post office marked this special occasion with a unique postmark design. Stamped\u200c in bold \u200bblack ink on small envelopes, the\u200d postmark featured the words &#8220;92623 Date Meets Zip Station,&#8221;\u2062 capturing the significance of this momentous event.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/20-schools-in-southern-california-cities-receive-national-blue-ribbon-award-5497406?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>20 Schools in Southern California Cities Receive National Blue \u2064Ribbon \u2064Award<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/23\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/20-schools-in-southern-california-cities-receive-national-blue-ribbon-award-5497406?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ribbon-cutting-celebrates-the-epoch-times-socal-offices-grand-opening-5495749?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates The Epoch Times SoCal\u2064 Office\u2019s Grand Opening<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/20\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ribbon-cutting-celebrates-the-epoch-times-socal-offices-grand-opening-5495749?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The postmark design showcased iconic elements \u2064of Irvine, including palm trees representing the Irvine\u200c Spectrum\u200c shopping center and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cause-found-in-deadly-new-mexico-hot-air-balloon-crash-what-pilot-did-beforehand-made-things-even-worse\/\" title=\"Deadly New Mexico hot air balloon crash caused by pilot's actions.\">hot air \u200cballoon<\/a> \u200cin honor of Irvine Great Park. \u200cTo add a touch of celebration, each envelope also featured a colorful &#8220;celebrate&#8221; stamp, available for purchase at $3 \u200bper copy. \u2062Throughout the day, hundreds \u200bof residents eagerly lined up \u200dto \u200dsecure \u2063their own piece of this historic moment.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the charm, the envelope displayed a captivating black and white \u200dphoto\u200b of the original\u2063 Irvine\u200c Harvest Station Post \u2064Office, \u200cdating back to the 1890s.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Irvine Post Master Lam Le holds limited edition postmark at Irvine Harvest Station \u2063Post Office \u200cin Irvine, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2023. (Carol Cassis\/The Epoch\u200b Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>From 10 a.m.\u200b to 5 p.m., Irvine residents were \u2064invited to visit the post\u200c office, not only\u200c to \u200cpurchase the commemorative cancellation stamp but also\u2064 to\u2063 enjoy\u200d complimentary pastries and refreshments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled and honored \u2062to host this extraordinary event that\u200b only happens once every century,&#8221; expressed Irvine Postmaster Lam Le.\u200b &#8220;It symbolizes the\u2064 special bond between USPS\u200b and our community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to Ms. Le, Irvine has seen\u200c a significant increase of \u20625,000 residents\u200b in the past year.\u200d Many of them took the \u2062opportunity to visit the post office \u200band \u200bacquire their \u200cown \u2062copy of the commemorative stamp.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Local\u2062 residents gather at Irvine Harvest Station post office\u200b to grab a copy of commemorative postmark in Irvine, Calif., on \u200bSept. 26, 2023. (Carol Cassis\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This is a truly special day for us, and I feel incredibly honored to\u200d be here,&#8221; shared Ms. Le \u200dwith\u200b The Epoch Times. &#8220;Not many post offices have the chance to celebrate such a unique date. \u2062It&#8217;s an incredibly rare \u2064event.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Attendees at the event also expressed their excitement and appreciation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m \u2062thrilled to add this stamp to my collection,&#8221; exclaimed Irvine\u2062 resident\u200c Barbara Nichols. &#8220;Commemorations\u200d like this\u2064 don&#8217;t come around every day. I&#8217;m a big fan of \u2064stamps!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did \u200bthe post office commemorate the\u200c rare alignment of\u200d date and ZIP \u200bCode?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eds of \u2063customers lined up at the post office, \u200dbrimming with excitement to send letters and packages with this unique postmark.<\/p>\n<p>The alignment of the date and ZIP Code is a rare occurrence that has captured the attention of both residents and visitors in Irvine. It \u200bis\u200b a \u200cmomentous event \u2063that only takes place once every century, making it truly special. The significance of this alignment is\u2062 not lost \u2064on the\u2064 community, as it serves\u200d as a reminder of the city&#8217;s rich history and its connection to \u2062the broader postal system.<\/p>\n<p>The post office went\u2064 above\u2063 and beyond to commemorate this once-in-a-century alignment. The\u200b postmark design\u200b itself \u200bwas carefully\u2062 crafted to capture\u200c the essence of Irvine. The palm trees\u2063 symbolize the vibrant Irvine Spectrum shopping \u2062center, a popular destination for\u200c residents and tourists\u200d alike.\u200b The \u200cinclusion of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/special-envelopes-postmark-highlight-once-a-century-alignment-at-irvine-post-office\/\" title=\"Rare Alignment at Irvine Post Office: Special Envelopes Marked with Once-a-Century Postmark\">hot air balloon pays\u2063 homage<\/a> to Irvine Great Park, a beloved\u2063 landmark\u200c known \u200cfor its beautiful landscape and recreational activities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the unique postmark design, customers had the opportunity to \u2064purchase a special &#8220;celebrate&#8221;\u200b stamp. These colorful stamps added a festive\u2062 touch to \u200bthe\u200c envelopes and served as\u200c a memento of this extraordinary occasion. Priced at $3 \u2062per copy, they quickly became\u200d a popular item\u2062 among those seeking to commemorate the date and ZIP Code alignment.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration of this\u2063 once-in-a-century alignment \u2064is not limited \u2063to the post office alone. Throughout Irvine, the community has come together to celebrate this momentous event. Local businesses have organized\u2062 special promotions and\u2062 events, \u2062creating a sense of unity and excitement \u200bamong residents and \u2063visitors\u2064 alike.<\/p>\n<p>The Irvine Harvest Station Post Office has truly become a gathering \u200cplace, bringing people \u2064together\u200c to \u200ccelebrate this rare\u200c occurrence. The enthusiastic response from customers \u200dand the community as\u2064 a whole is a testament to \u2062the\u2063 importance of this \u2064event and its impact on the city of Irvine.<\/p>\n<p>As the day draws to a close, the post \u200coffice\u2064 reflects \u200con the joy and excitement that \u2064filled its halls. The limited edition postmark will \u2063surely \u200cbe treasured by those who were \u200dfortunate enough to obtain it. The\u2064 next \u200calignment of date and ZIP \u2063Code will\u2063 not occur for\u200c another century, making this a\u2062 truly once-in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-loses-yet-another-aide-amid-staff-exodus\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris Loses Yet Another Aide amid Staff Exodus\">-a-lifetime experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Irvine\u200d Harvest Station\u2063 Post Office and the \u200dcommunity it serves\u200d can \u200cbe proud of \u200ctheir \u2062role in commemorating this rare \u200bevent. They have created a lasting \u2064memory \u200dfor themselves and for future\u2063 generations, reminding \u2064us all\u2062 of \u200dthe power of small moments and \u200cthe beauty of rare occurrences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dozens rushed to the Irvine Harvest Station Post Office on Sept. 26 to buy a special postmark. The postmark celebrated the rare alignment of the date, 9.26.23, with the office&#8217;s ZIP Code, 92623. This unique occurrence happens once every hundred years and is only observed in a few places across the country. 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