United States Post Office–Lancaster Main

U.S. Post Office–Lancaster Main
Location 120 Main St., Lancaster, New Hampshire
Coordinates 44°29′26″N 71°34′13″W / 44.49056°N 71.57028°W / 44.49056; -71.57028Coordinates: 44°29′26″N 71°34′13″W / 44.49056°N 71.57028°W / 44.49056; -71.57028
Area 0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built 1935
Architect Simon, Louis A.; Et al.
Architectural style Art Deco, Starved Classicism
NRHP Reference # 86002245[1]
Added to NRHP July 17, 1986

The U.S. Post Office–Lancaster Main is a historic post office at 120 Main Street in Lancaster, New Hampshire. The single story brick building was built in 1935, and occupies a visually commanding location in the town center. The brick is laid in common bond, atop a granite base layer and water table. The center of the main facade projects from the main block, and features six pilasters of fluted granite construction topped by a raised parapet. The building's symmetry is upset by the addition of a handicapped access ramp. The building's styling is described as "Starved Classicism", a variant of Art Deco styling that is unusual and rare in the region.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for US Post Office-Lancaster Main" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-03-29.


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