U.S. Post Office - Plainview, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 34° 11.282 W 101° 42.114
14S E 251002 N 3786305
Lovely brick post office built in 1932.
Waymark Code: WM135AE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2020
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NRHP Nomination Form"Two-story, reinforced concrete, brick-veneered building built in 1932 as Works Progress Administration project by U.S. government. J. A. Wetmore was Acting Supervising Architect. First permanent building of U.S. P.O. in Plainview. Spanish-tile hip roof with dentil cornice and ornate terra cotta frieze. Quoins at building corners, including recessed entry. Colonnade with eight Corinthian columns. Coffered metal ceiling behind colonnade, hung with three large chandeliers. Additions on W and S sides do not detract."
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1932
Location: Plainview, TX United States Post Office
City: Plainview
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
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