Address:
2602 First Avenue North
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Photolog:
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Billings Post Office,
2602 First Avenue North, 1914,1934
This building was the city's first federally constructed post office.
The building also served as the federal court house and was seen by local
citizens as a substantial monument to the faith of the federal government
in the city of Billings. The new building was dedicated on Flag Day, June
14, 1914 with a marching band parade. In 1934, two additional stories
were added to the single story building wings and an extension added to
the rear. These additions were so well-blended they are basically indiscernible
without reference to earlier photographs and design drawings. The mural
on the east end of the original lobby entitled "Trailing Cattle"
was completed in 1942 by native Montana artist Leo Beaulaurier.
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