Fort Pierce Old Post Office
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Pierce Old Post Office

Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida
Listed
February 11, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000567

About this property

The Old Fort Pierce Post Office is a historic building in Fort Pierce, Florida. It was built in 1935 by the Works Progress Administration and designed by architect Louis A. Simon in the Mediterranean Revival Style. As a civic structure it provided the city with a place for chance meetings and neighborly interaction. It is located at 500 Orange Avenue. On February 11, 2002, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Media related to Old Fort Pierce Post Office at Wikimedia Commons National Register of Historic Places.com: St. Lucie County NRHP listings National Register of Historic Places registration form

Location

500 Orange Ave.
Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida
27.44717, -80.32726

Categories

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Sources

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When was Fort Pierce Old Post Office listed on the National Register?

Fort Pierce Old Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Fort Pierce Old Post Office?

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

What is the period of significance for Fort Pierce Old Post Office?

The period of significance for Fort Pierce Old Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1935.

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