Federal Building and U.S. Post Office - Grand Junction, CO - WPA Projects on Waymarking.com

I originally came to this location to complete a Picture Perfect Postcard Waymark which became an adventure in architecture. I was trying to decide which corner of the building was featured in the postcard. So I counted windows. Hmmm... too many windows. I discovered that and extension was added by the WPA in 1939-1940. You can see the 'zig-zag zipper' of stone in the middle of the building. Notice how the entrance was moved east from the photo on the postcard to the current structure.

"The three-story Italian Renaissance Revival style building was constructed as a post office in 1918. James A. Wetmore served as the supervisory architect. The walls are of Indiana limestone, and the tall first floor windows are set in rounded arches. A 1940 addition, funded by the WPA, extends from the rear of the building. In 1972, Congress renamed the building in honor of Wayne N. Aspinall (visit link) who had a distinguished career as a U.S. Representative from Colorado from 1949 to 1973." (from (visit link) )

This building is undergoing a renovation to make it a zero-energy use Federal Building. More information may be found at (visit link) .

Project type: Government building (non-park) Date built or created: 1939 enlarged Location: Downtown Grand Junction City: Grand Junction Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear Website for additional information: [Web Link]

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