United States Post Office and Courthouse, historic building in Waycross, Georgia, United States
The United States Post Office and Courthouse is a public administration building in Waycross constructed in 1911 and expanded in 1936. The two-story structure with basement displays Renaissance and Romano-Tuscan features including arched windows, while its interior is finished with Georgia marble, terrazzo flooring, and oak woodwork.
The building was designed by architect James Knox Taylor in 1911 and served as a post office and courthouse until 1975. After it ceased operations as a federal facility, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The building's name reflects its original dual role serving both postal and legal functions, marking its importance to the community. The classical architectural details such as arched windows and marble finishes convey the formal character that public institutions were meant to project.
The building is located on Elizabeth Street in downtown Waycross and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the structure is no longer operational as a federal facility and should check current access conditions before visiting.
The building contains a vault in the Postmaster's Office that shows condensation, revealing the age and secure past of the structure. There are also stories about hidden passages and secret observation points that postal inspectors may have used to watch workers undetected.
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