United States Post Office (Schuyler, Nebraska)

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Location119 East 11th Street, Schuyler, Nebraska
Coordinates 41°26′50″N97°03′31″W / 41.44722°N 97.05861°W / 41.44722; -97.05861 (US Post Office--Schuyler) Coordinates: 41°26′50″N97°03′31″W / 41.44722°N 97.05861°W / 41.44722; -97.05861 (US Post Office--Schuyler)
Arealess than one acre
Built1940 (1940)
Built byBusboom & Rauh
ArchitectLouis Simon
Architectural styleModerne
MPS Nebraska Post Offices Which Contain Section Artwork MPS
NRHP reference # 92000476 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 11, 1992

The United States Post Office is a historic building in Schuyler, Nebraska. It was built by Busboom & Rauh in 1940, and designed in the Moderne style by Louis Simon. [2] Inside, there is a mural by Philip von Saltza. [2] The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 11, 1992. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Carol Ahlgren (August 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: US Post Office--Schuyler". National Park Service . Retrieved June 19, 2019. With accompanying pictures