U.S. Post Office - Scottsbluff
The building in 2010
United States Post Office (Scottsbluff, Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
United States Post Office (Scottsbluff, Nebraska)
United States Post Office (Scottsbluff, Nebraska) is located in the United States
United States Post Office (Scottsbluff, Nebraska)
Location120 East 16th Street, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Coordinates41°51′44″N 103°39′35″W / 41.86222°N 103.65972°W / 41.86222; -103.65972 (US Post Office--Scottsbluff)
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1930 (1930)
Built byBernard R. Desjardins
ArchitectJames A. Wetmore
Architectural styleRenaissance Revival
NRHP reference No.89001462[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 5, 1989

The United States Post Office-Scottsbluff is a historic building in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It was built by Bernard R. Desjardins in 1930, and designed in the Renaissance Revival style by architect James A. Wetmore.[2] Its construction was jeopardized by the Great Depression, and initial plans for a larger building were scrapped.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 5, 1989.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Diana K. Adams (July 14, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: US Post Office--Scottsbluff". National Park Service. Retrieved May 13, 2019. With accompanying pictures
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