A red brick and gray stone federal building in Aberdeen, Mississippi, completed in 1885 in a Victorian Romanesque style with Gothic and Classical details.
At a glance
Built as a combined courthouse and post office, this 2-1/2-story building is also known as the Old Federal Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
History
Construction began under architect Mifflin E. Bell. William A. Freret replaced him during the project, completing the building in 1885.
What you see
The building rises 2-1/2 stories in red brick and gray stone. It is styled in the Victorian Romanesque manner, embellished with Gothic and Classical details, and decorated with terra cotta.
Its massing reads as solid and civic. The materials are honest.
Cultural significance
The building served historically as both a courthouse and a post office. It gained National Register listing in 1976.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Aberdeen
- Coordinates: 33.8247, -88.5447
- National Register of Historic Places: 1976
Practical information & getting there
The building stands in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Its current accessibility and opening hours are not documented in this source.
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