Post Office – La Grange TX
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N 29° 54.409 W 096° 52.629
14R E 704959 N 3310353
The cornerstone for this New Deal Post Office was laid in 1936, construction was not completed until 1937. It is still in use today. Inside is a WPA mural entitled "Horses".
Waymark Code: WMR437
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
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Texas Historic Site Atlas
It is typical of depression era post offices. Designed according to a standardized plan, the one story building includes a basement and a loading dock on the rear. The front fa9ade is composed of a tripartite entrance in addition to a multi-light window bay to each side. The entrance is composed of a centralized door flanked by multi-light windows with three ornamental panels inserted above the doors and windows. These cast stone bas-reliefs illustrate the three modern methods of transporting the mail: from left to right they depict a train, plane, and ship. The entrance to the post office is flanked by two light standards in the Moderne style.
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1937
Location: La Grange, TX US Post Office
City: La Grange
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
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