United States Post Office and Customhouse
United States Post Office and Customhouse, Renaissance Revival government building in Gulfport, United States.
The United States Post Office and Customhouse features a symmetrical two-story structure with classical design elements and proportionate architectural details throughout the exterior.
Completed in 1910 under supervision of the U.S. Treasury Department, the building stands as one of the oldest commercial structures in downtown Gulfport.
The Post Office and Customhouse reflects early 20th-century federal architecture, demonstrating the government's commitment to establishing permanent structures in growing port cities.
Located at 2421 13th Street, this federal building continues to provide postal services and customs processing for goods entering through the port area.
The structure received recognition from the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as one of Mississippi's finest examples of Renaissance Revival architecture.
Location: Gulfport
Inception: 1900s
Architects: James Knox Taylor
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
Part of: Gulfport Harbor Square Commercial Historic District
GPS coordinates: 30.36667,-89.09250
Latest update: September 27, 2025 15:22
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