New Hampshire Legislative Office Building, historic building in Concord, New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Legislative Office Building, also known as the Old Post Office, is a government building in Concord built from gray granite in 1884 with three main floors and a basement. The structure features a mix of Gothic and Romanesque elements including three large arches on the front facade supported by round columns.
The building was constructed in 1884 by architect James Riggs Hill and served as a post office, federal courthouse, and pension office for over 80 years. The state of New Hampshire purchased the building in 1974 to save it from demolition and subsequently adapted it for use as legislative offices.
The building originally served as a post office and courthouse where Concord residents gathered for everyday business. Today visitors use the space to understand the city's administrative past and observe the craftsmanship of late 1800s architecture.
The location sits west of the State Capitol and is easily accessible for visitors interested in local government history or architecture. It is advisable to contact the New Hampshire Historical Society beforehand to check visiting hours and any access restrictions.
The granite used to construct the building came from nearby quarries that once employed over 1000 workers and supplied stone for buildings across the region. This local industry played a significant role in Concord's development and made the city a center of the granite trade.
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