- City:
- Alhambra, CA
- Site Type:
- Post Offices, Federal Facilities
- New Deal Agencies:
- Treasury Department, Federal & Military Operations
- Started:
- 1935
- Completed:
- 1936
- Designer:
- John W. Smart
- Quality of Information:
- Moderate
- Marked:
- Yes
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
The historic and distinctive post office in Alhambra, California was constructed in 1935-6 with Federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which was designed by John W. Smart, also received examples of New Deal artwork and is still in service.
Per The Los Angeles Times: “Participants in the laying of Alhambra’s new postoffice cornerstone included, left to right, Harry R. B. Briggs, Los Angeles postmaster; W. J. Beadle, Alhambra postmaster, who will preside over the new structure, and Floretta Cortez, San Gabriel beauty chosen to lend charm to the occasion.”
A crowd of 2,000 people attended the dedication of the building on Jul. 25, 1936. The new post office’s project cost was $118,000.
Source notes
Cornerstone
https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/photos/id/35322 (accessed Jan. 2025)
"Alhambra and Montebello Lay Cornerstones," The Los Angeles Times, Jul. 26, 1936 (page 31): https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-alhambra-ca-post/163062830/
Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on January 14, 2025.
At this Location:
Site Details
| Total Cost |
|---|
| $118,000 |
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