Mid-town Brandywine in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
United States Post Office, Court House and Custom House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023
1. United States Post Office, Court House and Custom House Marker
Constructed in 1937 on the site of the McComb Winchester Mansion, this building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 as an outstanding example of neoclassical architecture. The building housed the U.S. Post Office and Custom House, the U.S. District Court and other federal offices until 1973 and the main branch of the Wilmington Post Office until 1978.
The building was enlarged and renovated in 1982 as the Wilmington Trust Center. The historic facade of the building has been preserved; the restored lobby features original WPA murals, Art Moderne bronze lamps and other architectural details typically found in the architecture of the 1930's.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 39° 44.785′ N, 75° 32.792′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Mid-town Brandywine. Marker is on East 11th Street (Delaware Route 52) west of North King Street (Business U.S. 13), on the left when traveling east.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Suffrage Rally (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodney Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Joseph Church (about 500 feet away); The Monday Club (about 700 feet away); The Starr House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knotty Pine Restaurant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burton V. Wilmington Parking Authority (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023
2. United States Post Office, Court House and Custom House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
