About this property
The U.S. Post Office in Ely, Nevada was built to a standardized plan developed by the Office of the Supervising Architect, led by Louis A. Simon. The building uses an attenuated Classical style that was popular with Federal buildings in the 1930s. The post office opened on January 29, 1938, following delays in the start of construction.
Location
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 05001122. It was listed on October 6, 2005.
Categories
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, Ely, Nevada listed on the National Register?
US Post Office, Ely, Nevada was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2005.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office, Ely, Nevada?
US Post Office, Ely, Nevada is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office, Ely, Nevada?
The period of significance for US Post Office, Ely, Nevada is recorded as the early_republic era.
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