Old Las Vegas Post Office - Las Vegas, New Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 35° 35.618 W 105° 13.135
13S E 480168 N 3938899
Historic former post office in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMECY7
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 3

The Old Las Vegas Post Office at 901 Douglas Avenue was built in 1927 on the site of the Montefiori Synagogue which was move two years prior. The building was designed by Department of Treasury architects under the supervision of James A. Wetmore. The two-story brick building is in a Georgian Revival. The building features arched window and door openings on the first floor with stone trim.

The building appears to be in good condition and now serves as offices for the Las Vegas School District.
Street address:
901 Douglas Avenue
Las Vegas, New Mexico


County / Borough / Parish: San Miguel

Year listed: 1985

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Government

Current function: Education

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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