1911 - Federal Building & Post Office - Independence, KS
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N 37° 13.443 W 095° 42.488
15S E 259725 N 4123163
The original block of this building (1911) is architecturally significant because it represents the distinctive characteristics of a first class post office.
Waymark Code: WMNDYK
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2015
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County of building: Montgomery County
Location of building: 123 N. 8th St., Independence
Built 1911
Architect, builder, or engineer: Walter D. Lovell
Cornerstone shows James Taylor Knox as Supervising Architect
"During the tenure of James Knox Taylor (1897-1912) as Supervising Architect of the Treasury, the Federal Government promoted the concept that government buildings should be monumental and beautiful, and should represent the ideals of democracy and high standards of architectural sophistication in their communities. Taylor preferred styles derived from classical or early American traditions." ~ NRHP Nomination Form
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