About this property
The United States Post Office-Ogallala is a historic one-story building in Ogallala, Nebraska. It was built as a post office in 1937-1938 by Beckenhauer Bros., and designed in the Moderne style by Louis Simon. Inside, there is a mural of a cowboy and longhorns painted by Frank Mechau.
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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 92000481. It was listed on May 10, 1992.
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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-Ogallala listed on the National Register?
US Post Office-Ogallala was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1992.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office-Ogallala?
US Post Office-Ogallala is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office-Ogallala?
The period of significance for US Post Office-Ogallala is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near US Post Office-Ogallala?
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