National Register of Historic Places

Vail Post Office, Old

Vail, Pima County, Arizona
Listed
February 22, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000044

Location

13105 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, Pima County, Arizona
32.04777, -110.71254

Significance

Vail Post Office, Old is a building in Vail, Pima County, Arizona. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2011, under reference number 11000044. It is recognized for its significance in Politics/Government, Commerce and Transportation.

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTCOMMERCETRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Vail Post Office, Old listed on the National Register?

Vail Post Office, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Vail Post Office, Old?

Vail Post Office, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Vail Post Office, Old?

The period of significance for Vail Post Office, Old is recorded as the industrial era.

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