A Classical Revival civic landmark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, built to house federal courts and postal service and now serving as Biloxi City Hall.
At a glance
This 1908 building by Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor stands as a federal presence in downtown Biloxi. It combined three functions under one roof: post office, courthouse, and customhouse. Since the 1960s it has been the seat of municipal government.
History
Completed in 1908, the building first served the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. That judicial role continued until 1959. The post office operated here as well.
Its first floor was renovated in 1960 and again in 1964. The purpose was conversion to Biloxi’s city hall. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
What you see
James Knox Taylor designed the building in Classical Revival style. The symmetry, formal proportions, and stone detailing speak to early twentieth-century federal architecture.
The structure reads as a dignified public building. Its ground floor was adapted for municipal offices during the 1960s renovations.
Cultural significance
The building holds National Register listing from 1978. It represents the federal government’s architectural investment on the Gulf Coast. Its continued use as City Hall connects Biloxi’s civic life to its federal past.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Biloxi, Mississippi
- Coordinates: 30.3954, -88.8869
- Style: Classical Revival
- Architect: James Knox Taylor
- Year built: 1908
- National Register of Historic Places: 1978
Practical information & getting there
The building is located in Biloxi, Mississippi, on the Gulf Coast. It currently houses Biloxi City Hall. Visitors should check municipal office hours before entering.
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