Wellington Post Office building - Downtown Wellington Historic District - Wellington, KS - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

This is a free standing post office building, constructed in 1912 and designed by architect James Knox Taylor. It operated as a post office until 1965, when a newer building was constructed nearer the downtown business area. The building currently houses the Wellington School District.

This is a one-story Bedford limestone building. The facade has seven bays, separated by six Tuscan columns. The entablature has a series of circular designs. A portico runs from Bay 2 to 6, with 8 steps leading from ground level. Each bay has a double window with a faux clerestory, and above each window is a decorative stone panel. The center bay contains the glass entry door which has a transom and sidelights. The roof is a shallow hip roof. The south elevation has four single windows and a centered entry.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Downtown Wellington Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link] Address: 221 S. Washington Avenue Wellington, KS 67152 How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

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