About this property
The Paris Post Office is located at 206 North Elm Street in downtown Paris, Arkansas. It is located in a modest Colonial Revival building, built in 1937 as part of a major federal building project. It is notable for the controversy over its interior artwork, which was funded by the Treasury Department's Section of Fine Arts, and executed by Joseph P. Vorst.
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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 98000923. It was listed on August 13, 1998.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Paris Post Office listed on the National Register?
Paris Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Paris Post Office?
Paris Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Paris Post Office?
The period of significance for Paris Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Paris Post Office?
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