Anoka Post Office, former post office building in Anoka, Minnesota, United States
The Anoka Post Office is a postal facility in Anoka built in 1916 in Colonial Revival style with a rectangular brick exterior, symmetrical design, and hip roof topped with decorative dentillated cornice. The main entrance features three arched openings with keystones and a fanlight window above the central pediment.
The building was designed by architect James Knox Taylor in 1916, supported by postmaster Irving Caswell who also edited a local newspaper. It operated as a post office until 1977 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 after restoration efforts made it viable again.
The post office served as a gathering place where residents picked up mail, bought war bonds, and registered for the draft during World War II. It became embedded in daily community life and reflected how small towns relied on this building as a social and practical hub.
The building is located in downtown Anoka and easily accessible on foot, with public parking available nearby. The facade is clearly visible from the street, allowing visitors to photograph architectural details and explore the surrounding area.
As Anoka's oldest public building still standing, it withstood the devastating tornado of 1939 when many other structures in town were destroyed. Survivors sought refuge there, making it a symbol of the community's resilience during that crisis.
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