United States Post Office, government building in Goshen, New York
The United States Post Office in Goshen is a red brick building constructed between 1935 and 1936, positioned at the corner of Grand Street with symmetrical windows and slender columns framing the entrance. Inside, the lobby features terrazzo flooring, wooden paneling, and a mural by Georgina Klitgaard depicting a harness race at the local Historic Track, while the exterior displays a cast iron eagle above the entryway.
The building was constructed from 1935 to 1936 using Treasury Department funds during the Great Depression to create jobs and strengthen public services in small towns. It occupies a site that had remained vacant after a hotel fire, and the structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
The post office bears the name 'United States Post Office Goshen' and serves as a gathering point where neighbors regularly meet and interact. For decades, this building has functioned as more than mail service, anchoring the community's daily rhythms and sense of connection.
The post office is centrally located on Grand Street and easy to find, marked by its prominent entrance with columns and cast iron eagle. A wheelchair ramp was added in the late 1970s, ensuring accessibility for all visitors to this functioning community service.
The mural inside by Georgina Klitgaard depicts a harness race at the nearby Historic Track and was a gift to the community celebrating a local event that residents cherish. This artwork is a rare example of artistic contributions brought to small communities through New Deal programs.
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