United States Courthouse, Post Office and Customs House (Newport, Vermont) facts for kids
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U.S. Courthouse, Post Office and Customs House
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | 217 Main St., Newport, Vermont |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1903-04 |
| Architect | James Knox Taylor |
| Part of | Newport Downtown Historic District (ID06000898) |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000144 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
| Designated CP | September 28, 2006 |
The U.S. Courthouse, Post Office and Customs House is a special old building in downtown Newport, Vermont. People also call it the Federal Building. It was finished in 1904. For many years, it was a place where judges worked, where mail was sent, and where customs were handled. It is still the tallest building in Newport. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This list helps protect important places in the United States.
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What Does the Federal Building Look Like?
The U.S. Federal Building stands out in downtown Newport. You can find it at the corner of Main and Second Streets. It is right next to the Orleans County Courthouse and Jail Complex. It is also across Main Street from Newport City Hall.
Building Materials and Design
This building has four stories. It is made from strong brick and stone. The first floor looks like a raised basement. It is covered in gray marble with thick lines. The floors above are made of red brick. The windows on the second and third floors are rectangular. They have marble sills and special marble pieces called keystones. The fourth floor looks like a small part of the third floor. A decorative ledge, called a cornice, goes around the top of the building.
What Was the Federal Building Used For?
When the building opened in 1904, it held all the federal offices in Newport. This included the courts, the post office, and customs offices.
Courts and Post Office History
The building was home to the United States District Court for the District of Vermont from 1904 to 1948. This is where federal legal cases were heard. In 1930, the first floor was changed a lot. This was done to make the post office better. The post office moved out in 1967. After that, the first floor was changed again. Today, the building is home to the Orleans County District Court.
