The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

U.S. Post Office

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

1. U.S. Post Office Marker

Inscription. The United States Post Office, which opened in 1916, was the first postal building erected in The Dalles. It was designed in the Roman Classical style under the direction of Oscar Wenderoth, Supervising Architect of the Treasury. Its facing of smooth-dressed Tenino sandstone and the stately colonnade of its two-story porch are distinctive features. It replaced a building used for postal service in another location that burned in 1914.

Erected by City of The Dalles.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list.

Location. 45° 36.146′ N, 121° 11.072′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. It is on West 2nd Street (Business U.S. 30) near Union Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West 2nd Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Cascade Range,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Downtown The Dalles (a few steps from this marker); The Dalles Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Gates Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Umatilla House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Second Wasco County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lemke Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dalles City Hall 1908 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baldwin Saloon (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Dalles.

U.S. Post Office and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

2. U.S. Post Office and Marker

The marker is to the left of the portico.

U.S. Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

3. U.S. Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.