United States Post Office and Federal Building
United States Post Office and Federal Building, Art Deco courthouse in Wichita, United States.
The United States Post Office and Federal Building features three floors of beige Bedford limestone construction and measures 224 feet by 157 feet.
Completed in 1932 for 1.2 million dollars, this federal building represents governmental architecture during the Great Depression era in Kansas.
The building contains murals by artists J. Ward Lockwood and Richard Haines depicting Kansas history and postal service evolution through regional symbols.
Located at 401 North Market Street, the building functions as a United States District Court facility with restricted access during judicial proceedings.
The structure combines buffalo, eagles, and wheat motifs in its exterior carvings, reflecting regional elements through Art Deco ornamentation.
Location: Wichita
Inception: 1932
Architects: James A. Wetmore
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Made from material: limestone
Address: 401 North Market Street
GPS coordinates: 37.69167,-97.33833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21
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