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Graham Post Office

Graham, Young County

Marker Text

Built in 1935-1936 at a cost of $60,000, this was the seventh and first long-term post office in Graham. It was one of a number of Depression-era federally funded projects built in the city. An excellent example of a Moderne style post office of the 1930s, the structure contains an intact mural by regional painter Alexandre Hogue. The edifice was designed by U.S. Treasury architect Louis A. Simon. Its distinctive features include decorative aluminum grillwork, sculptural metal lights and Zig-Zag Art Moderne stone friezes. The U.S. Postal operations were relocated to another site in 1992. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

Marker Details

Address 510 Third St.
Location Description 510 Third St.
Marker # 13743
Dedicated 1999
Size, Type Medallion and 16" x 12" plate
Code post office; buildings; Art Moderne (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 33.103665, -98.590319

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