Answer this question about former Postmaster Amos Kendall. Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 11/29/2012 Answer: Part of Gallaudet University Source: "Gallaudet University opened as the Columbian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind in 1856 on land donated by former Postmaster General Amos Kendall. Question and photo credit: Greater H Street, NE Heritage Trail, Sign 8