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United States Post Office–Medford Main

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The United States Post Office–Medford Main, located at 20 Forest Street in Medford, Massachusetts, is a historic post office built in 1937. It exemplifies the architectural style funded by the Public Works Administration during the 1930s. The building features a striking seven-bay brick façade with a gabled roof and elegant marble details. Inside, visitors can admire the terrazzo marble flooring and a mural that celebrates the city's shipbuilding and rum industries. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, this post office is a significant piece of local history and architecture, reflecting the evolution of public building design in the United States.
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Historical Local Community Man Made Wonders (Architecture & Design) Murals Tall Tales
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