It was precisely during Díaz's mandate and as an anticipation of the celebration of the Centenary of Independence When the construction of the Post Palace began, which started the September 14, 1902. Gonzalo Garita and the architect and Adamo Boariwho also developed the Palace of Fine Arts, were responsible for the work, whose construction culminated in 1907 in which it was previously the third party hopsital.
Although the building has a eclectic style both in its decoration and architecturethe predominant style is the Plateresque which is characterized by the ostentation of their facades. But that extends to the interiors and decoration. To achieve that personality in their environments, Garita and Boari paid fine attention to details, such as the staircase full of heraldic shields, bronze gargoyles and accents in porches and blacksmiths.
The intention of the building was centralize all postal service operations, that at that time represented the avant -garde in terms of communications. The investment for its developed was such that, in the five years that its construction lasted, it is estimated that its cost was from some three million pesos. Although its operation started when there was still no electric service in the country to solve this problem and appeal to functionality, the architects in charge of the work incorporated a monumental Moorish style dome that allowed the passage of light to the central courtyard.
Throughout its history, the building has witnessed historical events such as the officialization of the use of postal bell, when in 1856 Ignacio Comonfort decreed the use of a stamp with the image of Miguel Hidalgo.
Although the evolution of communication technologies have marked the evolution of the function of the enclosure, the building continues to attract thousands of visitors and has even been used for international tape filming. In 1987 he was appointed monumentArtistic of the nation.
A route inside includes not only a museum, but also some little known treasures as Murals made with postal stamps, fresh and its monumental clock assembled by La Perla jewelry.
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