United States Post Office–New London Main
United States Post Office–New London Main, Post office building in New London, Connecticut
The three-story steel-frame structure exhibits limestone finishes on the ground floor and brick with limestone trim on the upper levels.
Constructed in 1934 during the Depression era, the post office was designed by the private architectural firm Payne & Keefe and registered as historic in 1986.
The main lobby features Greek-themed Art Deco elements, multicolored marble floors, and murals depicting whaling activities by Thomas Sergeant La Farge from 1938.
Located at 27 Masonic Street in downtown New London, the post office operates at the intersection of Masonic and Union Streets with an adjacent parking lot.
The entrance displays bronze Art Deco panels with eagle motifs, complemented by limestone-carved eagles and stone-mounted Art Deco lighting fixtures.
Location: Connecticut
Architects: Morris B. Payne
GPS coordinates: 41.35528,-72.09667
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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