Commerce in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Commerce Post Office
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
1. Commerce Post Office Marker
Inscription.
Commerce Post Office. . The U. S. Treasury Department began construction of this building in July 1917, during the country's involvement in World War I. Completed in August 1918 after a number of construction delays, it served as the city's main post office facility until 1971. Deeded to the city the following year, it reopened as a public library in 1973. The Georgian revival-style building features a central entry portico and an alternating parapet/balustrade along the roofline. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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The U. S. Treasury Department began construction of this building in July 1917, during the country's involvement in World War I. Completed in August 1918 after a number of construction delays, it served as the city's main post office facility until 1971. Deeded to the city the following year, it reopened as a public library in 1973. The Georgian revival-style building features a central entry portico and an alternating parapet/balustrade along the roofline.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7782.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1917.
Location. 33° 15.018′ N, 95° 53.883′ W. Marker is in Commerce, Texas, in Hunt County. Marker is on Park Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at door entrance to Commerce Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1210 Park Street, Commerce TX 75428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Former Commerce Post Office, now Public Library.
Marker is on left side of front entrance to the library.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
