The imposing federal presence of this three-story granite- and limestone-clad building reflects Taylor’s frequent use of classical elements. The central three bays project slightly from the five-bay building, and engaged Ionic columns rise from the second story to a classical entablature and pediment. A balustraded parapet completed the building, which has a copper-sheathed hipped roof. The building is a powerful and imposing composition, now repurposed to interpret local history.
Old Post Office Museum (U.S. Courthouse and Post Office)
1910, John Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury. 502 4th St. NE