1927 - Old Las Vegas Post Office - Las Vegas, New Mexico
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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: WMECYA
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2012
Views: 1
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.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Year of construction: 1927
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
A.W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
James A. Wetmore
Acting Supervising Architect
1927
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