Hood River Post Office. From 1901 until 1935, the Hood River United States Post Office occupied the ground floor of the Masonic Hall at 210 Second Street. This post office building was completed in September 1935 after the United States government allocated $90,000 for its construction. Erected by Hoffman Construction Company, the building was designed with elements of the popular 1930's Modernistic Style that include a flat roof, large metal sash windows with geometric designs above, and decorative circular cut-outs lining the parapet., Photo courtesy of Hood River County Historical Museum.
From 1901 until 1935, the Hood River United States Post Office occupied the ground floor of the Masonic Hall at 210 Second Street. This post office building was completed in September 1935 after the United States government allocated $90,000 for its construction. Erected by Hoffman Construction Company, the building was designed with elements of the popular 1930's Modernistic Style that include a flat roof, large metal sash windows with geometric designs above, and decorative circular cut-outs lining the parapet.
Photo courtesy of Hood River County Historical Museum.
Erected by City of Hood River Review Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1935.
Location. 45° 42.581′ N, 121° 30.878′ W. Marker is in Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River County. Marker is at the intersection of Cascade Avenue and 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Cascade Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Cascade Ave, Hood River OR 97031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
