New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
1915 New Braunfels Post Office
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 16, 2019
1. 1915 New Braunfels Post Office Marker
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1915 New Braunfels Post Office. . The old post office of New Braunfels was built during the full-scale 20th century transformation of the United States Postal System. Programs like the United States Postal Savings System, parcel post, airmail, and improved rural delivery services expanded the reach and popularity of the postal system for letters and packages. In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act to fund the construction of a postal office building in New Braunfels. Prior to this, the postal service had its headquarters in various homes and businesses. The new building was dedicated in 1915, with the names on the cornerstone of William G. McAdoo, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury responsible for post offices, and James A. Wetmore, supervising architect. Many contractors were involved in construction, with Round Rock Limestone and DHanis and Acme Brick companies as suppliers for much of the exterior materials., During the Great Depression and World War II, the office also sold war bonds and handled food stamps and ration books. In the 1960s, the office was remodeled and an addition to the north side was constructed. The location of the New Braunfels Post Office was eventually moved to Seguin Avenue in 1985. For 70 years, the New Braunfels community was supported and served through this post office building. In 2007-08, the building was completely renovated to house McAdoos Seafood Company, named for the former Secretary of the Treasury.
The old post office of New Braunfels was built during the full-scale 20th century transformation of the United States Postal System. Programs like the United States Postal Savings System, parcel post, airmail, and improved rural delivery services expanded the reach and popularity of the postal system for letters and packages. In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act to fund the construction of a postal office building in New Braunfels. Prior to this, the postal service had its headquarters in various homes and businesses. The new building was dedicated in 1915, with the names on the cornerstone of William G. McAdoo, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury responsible for post offices, and James A. Wetmore, supervising architect. Many contractors were involved in construction, with Round Rock Limestone and DHanis and Acme Brick companies as suppliers for much of the exterior materials.
During the Great Depression and World War II, the office also sold war bonds and handled food stamps and ration books. In the 1960s, the office was remodeled and an addition to the north side was constructed. The location of the New Braunfels
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Post Office was eventually moved to Seguin Avenue in 1985. For 70 years, the New Braunfels community was supported and served through this post office building. In 2007-08, the building was completely renovated to house McAdoos Seafood Company, named for the former Secretary of the Treasury.
Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18087.)
Location. 29° 42.16′ N, 98° 7.583′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of North Castell Avenue and West Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on North Castell Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 196 North Castell Avenue, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 16, 2019
2. 1915 New Braunfels Post Office
Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,469 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
