Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse facts for kids
The Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse is a cool, old building in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. It was built in a special style called Neo-classical. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. It's so important that it's listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical places across the country.
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U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
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Street view of the building
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| Location | 300 E. Stewart Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Built | 1931-1933 |
| Architect | Office of the Supervising Architect under James A. Wetmore |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001108 |
| Added to NRHP | February 10, 1983 |
A Look Back in Time
This grand building was constructed between 1931 and 1933. It first opened its doors on November 27, 1933. For many years, it served two main purposes. It was a post office where people sent and received mail. It also worked as a court house for the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. This is where important legal cases were decided.
The building became a part of the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1983. Even after getting this special status, it continued to be a busy post office for several more years.
In 2002, the city of Las Vegas took over the building. They decided to turn it into a museum and a cultural center.
The Mob Museum
After being carefully restored and updated, the building opened as a museum in February 2012. This museum is officially called the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. It's often simply known as the Mob Museum.
The museum teaches visitors about the history of organized crime in the United States. It also highlights the efforts of law enforcement to deal with it. It's a place to learn about a unique part of American history.
