About this property
The Antigo Post Office is the post office serving the city of Antigo, Wisconsin. The post office was built in 1916 in the Classical Revival style using brick, with limestone and granite features; at the time, it cost $60,000 to build. Antigo has had a post office since 1879; however, this post office was the first owned by the federal government. The post office was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 2000; it is one of 27 post offices on the National Register in Wisconsin.
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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 00001255. It was listed on October 23, 2000.
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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 Antigo Post Office listed on the National Register?
Antigo Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Antigo Post Office?
Antigo Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Antigo Post Office?
The period of significance for Antigo Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1879.
Can I research the history near Antigo Post Office?
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