United States Post Office and Federal Building (Zanesville, Ohio)

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US Post Office and Federal Building–Zanesville
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Location65 S. Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio
Coordinates 39°56′21″N82°0′25″W / 39.93917°N 82.00694°W / 39.93917; -82.00694
Arealess than one acre
Built1904
Architect George F. Hammond; G.L. Rodier
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No. 88000071 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 11, 1988

The former United States Post Office and Federal Building is a historic structure in downtown Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Built in 1904, [1] it was designed by Cleveland architect George F. Hammond. [2] The post office and courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Landmark Arch". planning.city.cleveland.oh.us.