for over 50 years, the place was used as a mail administrative office; in 1980 it was closed due to refurbishing and didn't reopen until june 2 1992, partially restored to receive the 'exposição ecológica 92', or 92 environmental exhibit for the un environmental conference in 1992.

the following year was the cultural center's official opening.  the center's 3.480 sq. meters is divided into three exhibition rooms, an art gallery, a 200-person theater.

beside it is the praça dos correios (post office plaza), a 1.3 thousand sq. meter outdoor area, with a pond and an ampitheater.