United States Post Office–Stamford Main Explained

US Post Office–Stamford Main
Location:	421 Atlantic St., Stamford, Connecticut
Coordinates:	41.0497°N -73.5394°W
Built:	1916
Architect:	U.S. Treasury Dept.; McCaul, Charles, Co.
Architecture:	Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Mediterranean
Added:	December 12, 1985
Refnum:	85003328

The Stamford Main Post Office, also known as US Post Office–Stamford Main, is a historic post office building at 421 Atlantic Street in Stamford, Connecticut. The building, built in 1916 is prominent sited in downtown Stamford, being in view of the Connecticut Turnpike, and it is unusual for its Italianate style of architecture.^[1] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

^[2] The National Trust for Historic Preservation cited the site as one of ten historic sites saved in 2013.^[3]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Stamford, Connecticut
• List of United States post offices

References

Case 3:13-cv-01406-JBA Document 123 Filed 08/13/14 Page 1 of 11_______________________________ THE NATIONAL POST OFFICE COLLABORATE, et al. Plaintiffs, v. PATRICK R. DONAHOE, et al. Defendants. Case No. 3:13CV01406 (JBA)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sylvan Limon . July 15, 1985 . [{{NRHP url|id=85003328}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: United States Post Office / Stamford Main Post Office ]. National Park Service. and
2. – –in 2012 the Center for Art and Mindfulness Inc filed a suit in Federal District court preventing the sale of the Stamford Post Office to a developer. Federal Judge Arterton upheld the Injunction and a 16 month trial produced some important changes on the sale of national assets to the highest bidder. Additionally, the court's ruling makes a clear case for leverage with the USPS and advocacy for the responsibility of preservation covenants
3. News: staff. A look at 10 historic sites save, 10 lost in 2013. Associated Press as reported by the Post Crescent. January 5, 2014. F3.