- City:
- Alpine, TX
- Site Type:
- Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
- New Deal Agencies:
- Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Department
- Started:
- 1937
Description
The historic former post office building in Alpine, Texas was constructed in 1937 with federal Treasury Department funds. According to a plaque the building served as Alpine’s post office “from June 24, 1938 to September 2000. In 1998, with the help of Congressman Henry Bonilla, Brewster County was able to acquire the building. After renovation by the County, the building was rededicated to public use on July 4, 2002.”
The building houses an example of New Deal artwork.
Source notes
Cornerstone
Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on March 18, 2015.
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Eveline Evans
Plaque on Building:
Old Alpine Post Office Renovation
This building served as the City of Alpine’s Post Office from June 24, 1938 to September 2000. In 1998, with the help of Congressman Henry Bonilla, Brewster County was able to acquire the building. After renovation by the County, the building was rededicated to public use on July 4, 2002.
Sign on Window:
Offices in this building:
Brewster County Tax Assessor Collector
Brewster County Voter Registrar
Brewster County Central Appraisal District