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McAllen Post Office

McAllen, Hidalgo County

Marker Text

Built in 1935, this was the sixth location of the McAllen Post Office after its creation in 1907. The facility was dedicated on January 22, 1936, and served as a postal facility until 1957. Since 1958, the building has been used for a variety of purposes, including Federal and city office space. The Spanish colonial revival structure features a baroque frontispiece around the front door, corbelled cornice, and red tile roof. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986.

Marker Details

Address 351 South Main Street
Location Description McAllen Heritage Center. SE corner S. Main St. and Chicago Ave.
Marker # 3272
Dedicated 1986
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code post office; buildings; Spanish Colonial Revival (Architectural style)
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 26.199382, -98.232799

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