Durango in La Plata County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Old Main Post Office Professional Building
Restored 1985
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2020
1. Old Main Post Office Professional Building Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 37° 16.518′ N, 107° 52.792′ W. Marker is in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Avenue and 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 Main Avenue, Durango CO 81301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Durango circa 1889 (a few steps from this marker); Jack Dempsey (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Newman Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main St., Durango circa 1890 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (approx. 0.4 miles away); Southern Durango with views of Smelter Mountain (approx. 0.4 miles away); Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trails to Rails (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durango.
Regarding Old Main Post Office Professional Building. The building contributes to the Main Avenue Historic District.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2020
2. Old Main Post Office Professional Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 166 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
