About this property
The Old Main Post Office in Athens, Alabama, also known as Washington Street Courthouse Annex, was built in 1933. Located one block from the Courthouse Square, the Neoclassical Revival building was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82002047. It was listed on February 18, 1982.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office listed on the National Register?
Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office?
Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office?
The period of significance for Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1933.
Can I research the history near Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office?
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