Federal Building Extension – Newport News VA

Description

An extension to the Newport News Federal Building’s main structure was built with Treasury Department funds. Construction was completed in 1941. The building, which is still in use, houses New Deal artwork. The original Newport News Federal Building was built in 1904. The building has two entrances. One is on the post office side on 26th street and the other is on the Customs side on 25th street.

Source notes

Newport News Virginia New Deal Projects - Federal Building

National Archives, RG 121-BS, Box 91, Folder F, Print 2A.

Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on February 13, 2015.

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Location Info


101 25th Street
Newport News, VA 23607

Coordinates: 36.977096, -76.432168

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