21 N Ave C 

Elgin , TX 78621

Historic name: United States Post Office (built 1936)

About This Property

Built in 1936 to permanently house Elgin’s post office, this depression era, streamlined, art deco building is one of a kind in Elgin. Inside you will find a well preserved W.P.A. mural painted by Julius Woeltz in 1939. Titled “Texas Farm”, the mural was part of a federal program to provide work for artists. You will also find original fixtures in the building.

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning:
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.4620
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 7,995
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1936
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 47596
Subdivision
Legal Description ELGIN CITY, BLOCK 17, LOT 11,12,13,14,15,16 & 17 (U S POST OFFICE)
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • DTTX Search Area

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type