Medford Post Office
The Medford Post Office is a postal facility in Medford, Massachusetts, constructed in 1937 with Georgian architectural style. The red brick structure rests on a high foundation with seven facade bays, where the center three project forward and crown a gabled roof; the main entrance is reached by granite steps and the outer bays feature tall windows set in recessed panels with marble sills and lintels. Interior finishes include terrazzo floors, marble wainscoting, and dark woodwork that create a classical appearance.
The building was designed in 1937 by architect Louis A. Simon and funded by the Public Works Administration, a federal jobs program during the 1930s Great Depression. The design introduced a new postal layout where the mail area could be accessed from the side rather than the rear, marking a shift from earlier building practices.
The building represents a time when the federal government invested in public structures that combined everyday function with artistic quality. The Georgian design and interior details were meant to convey permanence and respect for the community.
The facility is located on Forest Street in Medford and remains operational as a working post office, with the main entrance accessed via granite steps. Inside, the marble and woodwork finishes require careful footing, and lighting may feel subdued given the classical interior design.
The lobby features a mural titled 'Golden Triangle of Trade' painted in oil on canvas by artist Henry Billings in 1939, depicting the region's historical shipbuilding and rum production industries. This remarkable artwork from the New Deal era often goes unnoticed by visitors passing through.
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