Van Dorn

At this time, in 1903, the Van Dorn Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio, was selected to design a better, sturdier mailbox. Due to the fact that many cities saw them as homely during a time when the City Beautiful movement was underway, some Van Dorn boxes were spruced up with ornate handles. It is unknown how long this box was in use.

Van Dorn Mailbox: Image courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum online exhibit