Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office

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Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office
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Location310 W. Washington St., Athens, Alabama
Coordinates 34°48′9″N86°58′22″W / 34.80250°N 86.97278°W / 34.80250; -86.97278 Coordinates: 34°48′9″N86°58′22″W / 34.80250°N 86.97278°W / 34.80250; -86.97278
Arealess than one acre
Built1933
ArchitectBritt Alderman
Architectural styleClassical Revival
Part of Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District (ID97001164)
NRHP reference No. 82002047 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Limestone County Washington Street Courthouse Annex". Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  3. Loveland, Barry; Ellen Mertins (November 1981). "Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office". National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) 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". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. section 7, page 26. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.