| Marker Number |
2488 |
| Atlas Number |
5217002488 |
| Marker Title |
Hillsboro Post Office Building |
| Index Entry |
Hillsboro Post Office Building |
| Address |
118 S. Waco St. |
| City |
Hillsboro |
| County |
Hill |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
676590 |
| UTM Northing |
3543020 |
| Subject Codes |
buildings; Spanish Renaissance Revival (Architectural style); libraries; post office; design and construction |
| Marker Year |
1982 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Hillsboro City Library, marker faces S. Waco St. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
16" x 12" |
| Marker Text |
This renaissance revival building was constructed as the fifth location for the Hillsboro Post Office. Work was begun in 1912 and completed three years later under the direction of Architect James Knox Taylor. The building's design features a tiled roof, an ornate arched entrance arcade and elaborate detailing of terra cotta and stone. Used as a post office until 1967, it was later adapted for use as the city's public library. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982 |
