About this property
The Phenix City Post Office Building is a historic building in Phenix City, Alabama. It was built in 1938 by the Public Works Administration. The building was used as a post office until 1963, when it was donated to the city for use as a library. The Phenix City–Russell County Library occupied the building until 1998 when a new, larger building was completed. A private museum was operated in the building until 2017, when it was sold to the county. The building is a one-story brick Colonial Revival structure, built in a similar style to other New Deal post offices. It has a hipped roof and central cupola, with a five-bay façade. The central entrance is slightly recessed, with Doric columns supporting an entablature and brick arch featuring a stone bald eagle. On the inside, the mural Cotton, painted by Alabama artist John Kelly Fitzpatrick is on a wall of the postmaster's office. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
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When was Phenix City Post Office Building listed on the National Register?
Phenix City Post Office Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 2021.
What type of historic resource is Phenix City Post Office Building?
Phenix City Post Office Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Phenix City Post Office Building?
The period of significance for Phenix City Post Office Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.
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