Corsicana, TX 75110
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 05.542 W 096° 27.874
14S E 739279 N 3553487
1909 Beaux Arts Classic Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WMXK4Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2018
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Texas Historic Site Atlas
Since its completion in 1909, the Post Office and Federal Building provided an exceptional contribution to the visual character of downtown Corsicana. Its classical detailing in the Beaux Arts tradition and its full-block site distinguish it from the mostly brick commercial buildings in the district.
The building reflects the expanded role that the federal government played in the lives of the citizens of Corsicana in the early 20th century. A 1928 addition on the west side of the building resulted from the need to accommodate the city's rapid expansion during the 1920s. The building survives as an outstanding example of Beaux Arts classicism, an architectural expression rarely seen in the city.
Type of structure:: Stand Alone
re-enter Zip Code here:: 75110
Current Status:: Still in Use
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