Paris, Tenn., Post Office

Collection

Western District of Tennessee

Dublin Core

Title

Paris, Tenn., Post Office

Subject

The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Post office buildings

Description

Post Office, Paris, Tenn-5. The construction of the U. S. Post Office at the southeast corner of W. Wood and N. Market in 1908. This brick building was a Colonial Revival design typical of post office construction of the early 1900s. The building's design was prepared under the supervision of government architect James Knox Taylor and was one of many such post offices constructed utilizing this Colonial Revival form and detailing It featured a hipped roof, arched windows and classical detailing around the doors, windows and eaves such as dentils and modillion blocks, By the mid 20th century the building was enlarged with brick additions but it retains its original form and design. Post office is still in use. Sara M. Tonge 20 Coccaset St. Foxboro, Mass. Dear Sara: So sorry to hear you have to have an operation. Hope it's nothing to serious, if you are able to write have your sister let me know how you are. Be a good girl and hurry up and get well. Love & Best Wishes. Grace.

Publisher

E. C. Kropp Co.

Rights

No copyright issues

Type

Image; Photo

Identifier

a24740

819

GSA PC 514

Coverage

1915-1930

Paris, Tenn., Post Office

Collection

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