Graham in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Graham Post Office
Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022
1. Graham Post Office Marker
Inscription.
Graham Post Office. . Built in 1935-1936 at a cost of $60,000, this was the seventh and first long-term post office in Graham. It was one of a number of depression-era federally funded projects built in the city. An excellent example of a Moderne style post office of the 1930s, the structure contains an intact mural by regional painter Alexandre Hogue. The edifice was designed by U.S. Treasury architect Louis A. Simon. Its distinctive features include decorative aluminum grillwork, sculptural metal lights and Zig-Zag Art Moderne stone friezes. The U.S. Postal operations were relocated to another site in 1992.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999.
Built in 1935-1936 at a cost of $60,000, this was the seventh and first long-term post office in Graham. It was one of a number of depression-era federally funded projects built in the city. An excellent example of a Moderne style post office of the 1930s, the structure contains an intact mural by regional painter Alexandre Hogue. The edifice was designed by U.S. Treasury architect Louis A. Simon. Its distinctive features include decorative aluminum grillwork, sculptural metal lights and Zig-Zag Art Moderne stone friezes. The U.S. Postal operations were relocated to another site in 1992.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13743.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 33° 6.345′ N, 98° 35.446′ W. Marker is in Graham, Texas, in Young County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the poztal building near the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 3rd Street, Graham TX 76450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. It is also on the American Great Plains. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
3. The view of the Graham Post Office and Marker from across the street
Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022
4. Art work on the lawn of the Graham Post Office
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
