United States Post Office (San Pedro, Los Angeles)

The U.S. Post Office in San Pedro, California, is a notable example of Streamline Moderne architecture, constructed in 1936 and designed by prominent architects including Louis A. Simon. This historic building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, features elegant materials such as marble, bronze, and milk glass, characteristic of 1930s government structures. Visitors can admire the unique basketweave floor tile design and original bronze fixtures, including lamps and ink wells. Additionally, the post office houses a mural titled 'Mail Transportation' by artist Fletcher Martin, commissioned in 1938, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in architectural history and public art.