Hillsboro Post Office (Former) - Hillsboro, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 00.586 W 097° 07.817
14S E 676599 N 3543045
Block brick building with arched entries. Lovely decorations. Remodeled into a library in 1970.
Waymark Code: WMQRCT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2016
Views: 3
Historical Marker: 2488
This renaissance revival building was constructed as the fifth location for the Hillsboro Post Office. Work was begun in 1912 and completed three years later under the direction of Architect James Knox Taylor. The building's design features a tiled roof, an ornate arched entrance arcade and elaborate detailing of terra cotta and stone. Used as a post office until 1967, it was later adapted for use as the city's public library. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Type of structure:: Stand Alone
re-enter Zip Code here:: 76645
Current Status:: Retired
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