Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office

Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office

Front of the post office
Location 310 W. Washington St., Athens, Alabama
Coordinates 34°48′9″N 86°58′22″W / 34.80250°N 86.97278°W / 34.80250; -86.97278Coordinates: 34°48′9″N 86°58′22″W / 34.80250°N 86.97278°W / 34.80250; -86.97278
Area less than one acre
Built 1933
Architect Britt Alderman
Architectural style Classical Revival
Part of Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District (#97001164)
NRHP Reference # 82002047[1]
Added to NRHP February 18, 1982

The Old Main Post Office in Athens, Alabama, also known as Washington Street Courthouse Annex, was built in 1933. Located one block from the Courthouse Square, the Neoclassical building was constructed by the Works Progress Administration.[2] The front is divided by 8 Doric columns. Granite stairs flanked by original cast iron lamps lead to 3 sets of doors in the center bays.[3] The lobby features marble floors, wainscoting, pilasters, and door trim.[4]

The post office was converted to a courthouse annex in 1979.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "Limestone County Washington Street Courthouse Annex". Archived from the original on January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ Loveland, Barry; Ellen Mertins (November 1981). "Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014. See also: "Accompanying photos" (PDF). Archived from the original on January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ Thomason, Phil; Dawn Wise; Trina Brinkley (December 20, 1996). "Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. section 7, page 26. Archived from the original on January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.


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