About this property
The U.S. Post Office is a historic building in El Paso, Texas. It was built in 1916, and designed in the Beaux Arts architectural style. The lobby is "topped by a massive, paneled, saucer-shaped dome", and the rest of the lobby includes "polished marble" and "huge, rounded, ornamental grills of bronze." The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 19, 1984.
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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 84001662. It was listed on July 18, 1984.
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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 U.S. Post Office listed on the National Register?
U.S. Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1984.
What type of historic resource is U.S. Post Office?
U.S. Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for U.S. Post Office?
The period of significance for U.S. Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near U.S. Post Office?
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