- City:
- Princeton, WV
- Site Type:
- Post Offices, Federal Facilities
- New Deal Agencies:
- Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations
- Contractor:
- P. W. Johnson Construction Company
Description
The gorgeous Art Deco former post office in Princeton, West Virginia was built in 1934-5 with Treasury Department funds. Construction experienced early setbacks arising from funding issues. The building’s dedication took place on October 5, 1935.
In 1935 landscaping bids were sought, to wit: “The bids are for furnishing labor and materials, seeding and planting the grounds. Eight red bud trees, four Chinese elms, two white fringe trees, 12 mock orange trees and Japanese barberry hedge are to be planted.”
Since August 28, 2010 the historic facility has served a second life as the Princeton Public Library. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Source notes
Cornerstone
https://princetonlibrarywv.com/
"Princeton's Bit Of The New Deal," Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Sept. 8, 1934 (page 6): https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/12361225/
"Johnson To Construct Princeton Post Office," The Raleigh Register, Dec. 9, 1934 (page 8): https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/47826124/
"BIDS ON POST OFFICE GROUNDS WORK WANTED," Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Jul. 19, 1935 (page 12): https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/12603581/
The Charleston Daily Mail, Oct. 5, 1935 (page 5): https://www.newspapers.com/image/7026513/
Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on February 20, 2025.
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