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Neenah United States Post Office
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Neenah United States Post Office
Neenah United States Post Office is located in Wisconsin
Neenah United States Post Office
Location in Wisconsin
Location 307 S. Commercial St., Neenah, Wisconsin
Area 0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built 1916-1918
Architect James A. Wetmore/William Sample/C.W. Grindele Co.
Architectural style Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival
NRHP reference No. 90001743
Added to NRHP November 8, 1990

The Neenah United States Post Office is a historic building located in Neenah, Wisconsin. It was once a busy post office, but today it serves as office space. This beautiful building is recognized as an important part of history.

History of the Neenah Post Office

This building was constructed between 1916 and 1918. It was designed to be the main post office for the city of Neenah. For many years, people in Neenah would visit this building to send and receive mail.

Architectural Style and Features

The Neenah Post Office was built in the Georgian Revival style. This style looks back to classic European designs from the 1700s. It often features balanced shapes and grand entrances.

The building has some special windows that make it stand out. One is a fanlight, which is a window shaped like an open fan, usually placed above a door or another window. Another is a palladian window, which is a large window made of three parts. The middle part is taller and arched, with two smaller, rectangular windows on either side.

A Historic Landmark

In 1990, the Neenah United States Post Office was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is an official list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list helps protect the building and recognize its value.

Today, the post office no longer handles mail. Postal services moved to a different location. However, the historic building has been carefully changed into offices. This means it can still be used and admired for its classic design and history.

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