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United States Post Office (Westerly, Rhode Island)

U.S. Post Office
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United States Post Office (Westerly, Rhode Island) is located in Rhode Island
United States Post Office (Westerly, Rhode Island)
United States Post Office (Westerly, Rhode Island) is located in the US
United States Post Office (Westerly, Rhode Island)
Location 5 High St.,
Westerly, Rhode Island
Coordinates 41°22′40″N 71°49′49″W / 41.3778°N 71.8302°W / 41.3778; -71.8302Coordinates: 41°22′40″N 71°49′49″W / 41.3778°N 71.8302°W / 41.3778; -71.8302
Built 1913
Architect James Knox Taylor
Architectural style Classical Revival
Part of Westerly Downtown Historic District (#84002055)
NRHP reference # 71000004
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 12, 1971
Designated CP July 19, 1984

The Downtown Westerly U.S. Post Office is a historic post office building at High and Broad Streets in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. The building was designed in the Classical Revival style, in 1913 by architect James Knox Taylor. The single-story building features a broad curving facade with eight fluted Doric columns of Vermont marble, flanked by wide piers. The interior lobby space retains many original features, including terrazzo and marble flooring, and a coffered ceiling with decorative moulding.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.



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