U.S. Post Office - El Paso, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 45.602 W 106° 29.236
13R E 359147 N 3514800
Also known as Downtown Station or Old Main Post Office. Constructed in 1917, and in continuous operation since then, the two-story building is considered one of the most noteworthy eclectic Roman styles in far West Texas.
Waymark Code: WMRDY6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2016
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Visit El Paso Website This Post Office, located one block from the Plaza, is a massively scaled public building designed by Architect James A. Wetmore. It is reminiscent of turn of the century federal buildings in Washington D.C. with its dignified classical detailing.
The building is of sandstone and concrete ashlar masonry and retains its original exterior wood windows. The interior lobby is a two-story space covered with a massive, paneled dome and a stained-glass skylight. Polished marble walls, ornamental grilles of bronze and original postal boxes adorn the interior. The lobby’s ceramic tile floor dates from 1960, and contains mosaic depictions of eight commemorative U. S. Postage stamps.
Retail Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:00pm
Sunday Closed