- City:
- Florence, CO
- Site Type:
- Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
- New Deal Agencies:
- Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations
- Started:
- 1936
Description
The historic post office in Florence, Colorado was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which bears a standard cornerstone for the era, also houses an example of New Deal artwork. The facility is still in service.
“Constructed in 1936, the building is a particularly well-crafted example of Art Deco-flavored Neo-Classicism. It is the only local example of this motif and is a symbolic legacy of the federal government’s role in aiding communities during the Depression.” (www.historycolorado.org)
Source notes
Cornerstone www.historycolorado.org/Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on August 1, 2016.
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