United States Post Office (Ogallala, Nebraska)

The United States Post Office-Ogallala is a historic one-story building in Ogallala, Nebraska. It was built as a post office in 1937-1938 by Beckenhauer Bros., and designed in the Moderne style by Louis Simon.[2] Inside, there is a mural of a cowboy and longhorns painted by Frank Mechau.[2] The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 11, 1992.[1]

U.S. Post Office - Ogallala
The post office in 2013
United States Post Office (Ogallala, Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
United States Post Office (Ogallala, Nebraska)
United States Post Office (Ogallala, Nebraska) is located in the United States
United States Post Office (Ogallala, Nebraska)
Location301 North Spruce Street, Ogallala, Nebraska
Coordinates41°07′37″N 101°43′07″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1938 (1938)
Built byBeckenhauer Bros.
ArchitectLouis Simon
Architectural styleModerne
MPSNebraska Post Offices Which Contain Section Artwork MPS
NRHP reference No.92000481[1]
Added to NRHPMay 11, 1992

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Carol Ahlgren (August 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: US Post Office--Ogallala". National Park Service. Retrieved May 18, 2019. With accompanying pictures
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