- City:
- Benton, AR
- Site Type:
- Federal Facilities, Post Offices
- New Deal Agencies:
- Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Department
- Started:
- 1939
- Quality of Information:
- Very Good
- Marked:
- Yes
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
The historic former post office building in Benton, Arkansas was constructed with Treasury Department funds. The building presently houses the Salvation Army. An example of New Deal artwork created for the building has since been relocated.
Source notes
Cornerstone
Personal visit by David W. Gates Jr., Post Office Fans
Site originally submitted by David Gates on July 26, 2018.
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