U.S. Post Office

U.S. Post Office

U.S. Post Office Virginia Department of Historic Resources
1931. James A. Wetmore, Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury. 120 S. Muhlenberg St.

This is an unusual design from Wetmore's office and stylistically appears misplaced in Virginia. The simple rectangular building stands out for its red tile roof and walls of golden-colored brick laid in geometric patterns. The color picks up on the hues of the church opposite (SH6). Terra-cotta ornamentation outlines the central entrance and at the cornice where it is in a Moderne zigzag pattern.

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