Moscow Post Office and Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places

Moscow Post Office and Courthouse

Moscow, Latah County, Idaho
Listed
July 2, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000686

About this property

The City Hall of Moscow, Idaho, formerly known as the Moscow Post Office and Courthouse and Moscow Federal Building, was built 115 years ago in 1911. Its red brick with ivory terracotta trim reflects Late Victorian and Eclectic architecture. As a federal building, it served historically as a post office and a courthouse of the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, it was vacated in 1974 when the new federal…

Location

Moscow, Latah County, Idaho
46.73257, -116.99969

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 73000686. It was listed on July 2, 1973.

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Moscow Carnegie Library
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0.1 mi
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0.1 mi

Nearby Battles

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1858Early Republic
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Nez Perce War – Looking Glass Village Attack
1877Indian Wars
14.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Moscow Post Office and Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Moscow Post Office and Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 2, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Moscow Post Office and Courthouse?

Moscow Post Office and Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Moscow Post Office and Courthouse?

The period of significance for Moscow Post Office and Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.

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