Petersburg VA City Hall
Project type: City and Town Halls, Civic Facilities
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Completed: 1938
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Description
Originally the U.S. Customs House and Post Office, this imposing building was constructed in the mid 19th century by the U.S. Treasury Department. “In 1938, the building was renovated as part of a Works Progress Administration project to become Petersburg’s City Hall, and retains that use today.”
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Petersburg VA City Hall Marker
Source notes
City hall marker.
Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on September 3, 2013.
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