6. Old Post Office

116 W Main St, West Branch, IA 52358
After a fire destroyed West Branch’s wood-framed post office in 1907, this “practically fireproof” building was constructed as its replacement, serving as the Post Office until 1928. Over the years, it hosted a variety of businesses, including a potato chip and popcorn company, piano tuner, seed corn warehouse, garage, and feed store.
In 1941, the building became a family-owned service station, Jeffries, which was restored to its original appearance in 1964. During renovations in 2010, the historic arch and structure collapsed, but it was rebuilt using bricks and design elements from the original building, reopening as the Brick Arch Winery. After more than a decade, the winery owners retired and closed the business in 2021. It's now awaiting it's next big venture and is ready to shine again as a gathering place in West Branch!
You're exploring the Historic Downtown West Branch Walking Tour, featuring 16 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each stop shares the stories, architecture, and people that shaped this community over the past 150+ years. While you're here, be sure to Eat, Shop & Explore! Supporting local businesses helps preserve the history and vitality of downtown West Branch.





