Lockport in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lockport Federal Building
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2014
1. Lockport Federal Building Marker
Inscription.
Lockport Federal Building. . The Lockport Federal Building is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of early twentieth century public architecture. Built between 1902 and 1904 from a design by James Knox Taylor, supervising architect of the Treasury Department, this three floor structure is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Generations of Lockportians remember this structure as the Post Office and for the stately courtroom located on the second floor. Restoration begun in 1992 returned the building to its original grandeur under owners Michael and Patricia George.
The Lockport Federal Building is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of early twentieth century public architecture. Built between 1902 and 1904 from a design by James Knox Taylor, supervising architect of the Treasury Department, this three floor structure is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Generations of Lockportians remember this structure as the Post Office and for the stately courtroom located on the second floor. Restoration begun in 1992 returned the building to its original grandeur under owners Michael and Patricia George.
Erected 1994 by Discover Historic Lockport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 43° 10.261′ N, 78° 41.3′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of East Avenue (New York State Route 31) and Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on East Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East Avenune, Lockport NY 14094, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . U.S. Post Office - Lockport. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2014
2. Lockport Federal Building Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014
3. Lockport Federal Building Marker
Left side
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014
4. Lockport Federal Building
Right side
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014
5. Lockport Federal Building
Dock, right rear of building; was used by mail trucks when the U.S. Post Office occupied the first floor.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.