U.S. Post Office-Presque Isle Main facts for kids
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U.S. Post Office-Presque Isle Main
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 23 Second St., Presque Isle, Maine |
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| Area | 0.7 acres (0.28 ha) |
| Built | 1932 |
| Architect | Office of the Supervising Architect under James A. Wetmore; Harriman, Alonzo J. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001034 |
| Added to NRHP | May 9, 1986 |
The Presque Isle Main Post Office is an important building in Presque Isle, Maine. You can find it at 23 Second Street. This building was made in 1932 and has a special design style called Classical Revival. Because it's so important, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This list helps protect special places in the United States.
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About the Presque Isle Post Office
The Presque Isle Main Post Office is on the east side of Second Street. It's near Church Street, just one block from the main part of the city. The building is made of brick and stone. It has one main floor.
Building Design and Style
The middle part of the building has a sloped roof. Smaller sections with flat roofs are on each side. A longer, simpler part extends out the back. The front of the building faces Second Street.
The main front section has five parts, called bays. The main door is in the middle. It has a fancy frame around it. This frame includes a broken gabled pediment above the door. The corners of the building have special stone blocks. These blocks make the building look strong and classic. There are also stone bands at the bottom and top edges.
Inside the Post Office
When you go inside, you'll find a lobby at the front. This lobby takes up most of the front area. There's also an office for the postmaster. Behind these areas is a large space for sorting mail. There is also a loading dock for trucks. The lobby floor is made of shiny marble. The lower part of the walls also has marble.
History of the Building
The Presque Isle Post Office was designed by a team of architects. They worked for the Office of the Supervising Architect. This office was led by James A. Wetmore at the time. The building was finished in 1934. Later, in 1965, it was updated and made a bit bigger. This post office is still used today. It shows that the federal government has a presence in the city.
