About this property
The former Reno Main Post Office, located at 50 S. Virginia St. in Reno, Nevada, was built in 1933. The post office was designed by noted Nevada architect Frederic J. DeLongchamps and was built by the MacDonald Engineering Co., of Chicago, at cost of $363,660.
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 90000135. It was listed on February 28, 1990.
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-Reno Main listed on the National Register?
US Post Office-Reno Main was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1990.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office-Reno Main?
US Post Office-Reno Main is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office-Reno Main?
The period of significance for US Post Office-Reno Main is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1933.
Can I research the history near US Post Office-Reno Main?
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