About this property
The Tonopah Main Post Office, also known as US Post Office–Tonopah Main, is the main post office in Tonopah, Nevada. Built in 1941, the post office was the first and only federally constructed post office in the city. The post office was designed in a Starved Classical style typical of federal buildings of the era.
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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 90000136. It was listed on February 28, 1990.
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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-Tonopah Main listed on the National Register?
US Post Office-Tonopah Main was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1990.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office-Tonopah Main?
US Post Office-Tonopah Main is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office-Tonopah Main?
The period of significance for US Post Office-Tonopah Main is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
Can I research the history near US Post Office-Tonopah Main?
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