About this property
The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, also known as the Galveston Federal Building, is a post office and courthouse located in Galveston, Texas, United States. The building serves as the federal court for the Galveston Division of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Constructed in 1937, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 as Galveston U.S. Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse, the building is home to a number of federal agencies, and …
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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 01000438. It was listed on April 24, 2001.
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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 Galveston US Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Galveston US Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Galveston US Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse?
Galveston US Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Galveston US Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse?
The period of significance for Galveston US Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
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