Central Post Office (Casablanca) Explained

Central Post Office of Casablanca
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Coordinates:33.5927°N -7.619°W
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The Central Post Office of Casablanca is a post office on Boulevard de Paris and Hassan II Boulevard in Casablanca, Morocco. It was designed by Adrien Laforgue in an architectural style described as "" and was constructed from 1918 to 1920 under the French Protectorate.[1] [2]

History

It was the first building completed at the (now Muhammad V Square).

Architecture

Albert Laprade described the building as "paradigmatic in every respect; it is clear, concise, and practical and will make any Frenchman turn green with envy."

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cohen, Jean-Louis. Casablanca : colonial myths and architectural ventures. 2002. 1-58093-087-5. 49225856.
  2. Web site: Casablanca, fleuron de l’Art déco RFI Blogs. 2021-03-13. voyage.blogs.rfi.fr.