United States Post Office, government building in Palm Beach, Florida
The United States Post Office in Palm Beach is a historic building on North County Road featuring Mission Revival architecture. The structure displays masonry and stucco walls with a two-tier roof covered in barrel tiles, while the interior showcases exposed cypress beams and marble stairs that create an inviting space.
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1937 by Watt and Sinclair of Florida, Inc. and served as a post office until 2011. Its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 recognized its architectural significance during the Great Depression era.
The building displays Mission Revival design inspired by Spanish missions and reflects local traditions. Three murals painted by Charles Rosen in the lobby depict scenes of Seminole life, connecting the structure to the area's heritage.
The building is located on North County Road in downtown Palm Beach, easily accessible in an area with shops and local businesses. Visitors should note that the structure no longer functions as an active post office and now houses a private business.
The original design by renowned architect Addison Mizner was rejected due to high costs, and the project was redesigned by Louis A. Simon from the Office of the Supervising Architect for the U.S. Treasury. Despite these cost-saving changes, the building retained its ornamental details that were uncommon in government structures from the 1930s.
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