Location: 123 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Built in 1908, the old Post Office is Albuquerque’s oldest remaining Federal building. When, in 1907, Albuquerque reached the “first post office” class since it exceeded the required $40,000 in receipts, the city announced plans and began construction on the new facility. The supervising architect of the project was James Knox Taylor.
The finished building cost twice the amount of the projected $100,000. The contractor, Anders Anson, went bankrupt due to changes in the construction plans.
The area’s growth was so rapid that upon completion the building was perceived to be inadequate to meet the needs of the Post Office, courts and other tenants. In 1932, an addition was built to the building and in 1930 the larger (and grander) Federal Building was constructed at 421 Gold Avenue.
Throughout its history the building has been remodeled and the spaces changed to accommodate a variety of tenants. The Post Office moved out of this building when the new Dennis Chavez Federal Building was built to include the Post Office. The 1st floor interior was radically remodeled to include more office space.
Facts
- Architect: Taylor, James Knox
- Construction Dates: 1908-1908
- GSA Building Number: NM0501AQ
- National Register of Historic Places Landmark Status: National Register Listed
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