Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office
National Register of Historic Places

Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Listed
November 23, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
77000626

About this property

The Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office at 300 West Liberty Street in Louisville, Kentucky was built in 1853. It served historically as a federal district court, custom house, and post office. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The Fireproof Storage Company Warehouse is a 1907 Beaux Arts style warehouse designed by Arthur Loomis. It is also known as the Chamber of Commerce Building and as the 310 Building. The National Register listing was expanded in 1980 to include the warehouse. The combined listing, Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office and Fireproof Storage Company Warehouse, covers 300-314 West Liberty Street. United States Post Office, Court House, and Custom House (Louisville, Kentucky, 1893)

Location

300 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
38.25260, -85.75584

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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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

Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office and Fireproof Storage Company Warehouse (Boundary Increase)
Early Republic
0 mi
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0.1 mi
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Nearby Battles

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When was Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office listed on the National Register?

Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office?

Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office?

The period of significance for Old U.S. Customshouse and Post Office is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1853.

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