U.S. Post Office-Geneva
The building in 2009
Geneva United States Post Office is located in Nebraska
Geneva United States Post Office
Geneva United States Post Office is located in the United States
Geneva United States Post Office
Location202 North 9th Street, Geneva, Nebraska
Coordinates40°31′38″N 97°36′10″W / 40.52722°N 97.60278°W / 40.52722; -97.60278 (US Post Office--Geneva)
Arealess than one acre
Built1941
ArchitectLouis A. Simon
Architectural styleGeorgian Revival
MPSNebraska Post Offices Which Contain Section Artwork MPS
NRHP reference No.92000478[1]
Added to NRHPMay 11, 1992

The Geneva United States Post Office is a historic building in Geneva, Nebraska. It was built in 1939–1940, and designed in the Georgian Revival style by architect Louis A. Simon.[2] Inside, there is a mural by Edward Chávez, completed in 1941.[2] The mural was cleaned and restored in 1981 and was then in excellent condition.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as U.S. Post Office-Geneva.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Carol Ahlgren (August 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Geneva United States Post Office / FM05-126". National Park Service. Retrieved October 9, 2019. With accompanying three photos from 1989 (one of exterior, two of mural)
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