Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office Explained
| Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office |
| Nrhp Type: | nrhp |
| Nocat: | yes |
| Location: | 310 W. Washington St., Athens, Alabama |
| Coordinates: | 34.8025°N -86.9728°W |
| Built: | 1933 |
| Architect: | Britt Alderman |
| Architecture: | Classical Revival |
| Added: | February 18, 1982 |
| Area: | less than one acre |
| Refnum: | 82002047 |
| Nrhp Type2: | indcp |
| Partof: | Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District |
| Partof Refnum: | 97001164 |
| Designated Nrhp Type2: | October 10, 1997 |
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.[1] 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.[2] The lobby features marble floors, wainscoting, pilasters, and door trim.[3]
The post office was converted to a courthouse annex in 1979.[1] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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Notes and References
- Web site: Limestone County Washington Street Courthouse Annex. January 24, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20131231082220/http://www.limestonecounty-al.gov/LC_Washington%20St%20Courthouse%20Annex.html. December 31, 2013. live.
- Web site: Loveland. Barry. Ellen Mertins. [{{NRHP url|id=82002047}} Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office]. National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. January 24, 2014. https://www.webcitation.org/6MsWZAsnR?url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/82002047.pdf. January 24, 2014. live. November 1981. See also: Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82002047|photos=y}} Accompanying photos]. January 24, 2014. https://www.webcitation.org/6MsWZz9jC?url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Photos/82002047.pdf. January 24, 2014. live.
- Web site: Thomason. Phil. Dawn Wise. Trina Brinkley. [{{NRHP url|id=97001164}} Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District]. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. January 24, 2014. https://www.webcitation.org/6MsWcURK5?url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/97001164.pdf. January 24, 2014. live. December 20, 1996. section 7, page 26.
