Pampa in Gray County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

1934 Pampa Post Office Building

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

1. 1934 Pampa Post Office Building Marker

Inscription. A post office was established here in 1892, and in 1902 the town of Pampa was formally platted. Following the discovery of oil in the area in 1926, Pampa experienced a population boom which created a need for a larger post office. Built in 1933-34 by the Works Progress Administration, this structure exhibits Spanish Renaissance Revival architectural influences in its elongated rounded windows, tile roof, arcaded loggia, and decorative modillions and stone work.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark – 1992

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Communications. 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 1892.

Location. 35° 32.167′ N, 100° 57.623′ W. Marker is in Pampa, Texas, in Gray County. It is at the intersection of East Foster Avenue and South Ballard Street, on the right when traveling east on East Foster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Foster Avenue, Pampa TX 79065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern 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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church of Pampa (within shouting distance of this marker); Vittorio Emanuel von Brunow, M. D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank in Pampa (about 300 feet away); Pioneer Cottage (about 400 feet away); Oil Discovery in Gray County (about 400 feet away); White Deer Land Building (about 500 feet away); Quanah Parker Trail (about 500 feet away); Pampa (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pampa.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

2. 1934 Pampa Post Office Building Marker

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

3. 1934 Pampa Post Office Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.