About this property
The Valley City Post Office, in Valley City, North Dakota, was designed in 1915 and built during 1916–17. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 as U.S. Post Office-Valley City. Its Classical Revival design is credited to the Office of the Supervising Architect under James A. Wetmore, and designed "in the spirit" of James Knox Taylor.
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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 89001758. It was listed on November 1, 1989.
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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 US Post Office-Valley City listed on the National Register?
US Post Office-Valley City was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1989.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office-Valley City?
US Post Office-Valley City is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office-Valley City?
The period of significance for US Post Office-Valley City is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.
Can I research the history near US Post Office-Valley City?
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