US Post Office-Price Main

The Price Post Office is a well-preserved example of Neo-Classical architecture. Constructed in the early-1930s, the building represents the transition of Federal design from the Beaux-Arts tradition of the early-1900s to the modern and simplified design styles of the mid- to late-1930s. The building also symbolizes the efforts of local citizens in obtaining their first federally-constructed post office. Although the building received an addition to the rear in the late-1960s, the integrity of the original building has been maintained.

Located at 95 South Carbon Avenue in Price, Utah and added to the National Register of Historic Places (#89001998) on November 27, 1989.

The Price Main Post Office is a well-preserved example of a small town single-purpose post office in the Neo-Classical mode. In spite of the addition to the rear in the late-1960s, the original building retains good integrity. Although a Depression-era building, the design is strongly rooted in the Beaux-Arts tradition of the early Twentieth Century. It should be noted that the building was actually given appropriations prior to the onset of the Depression and preceded the massive public works projects of the Depression that were designed to assist local economies in time of eco- nomic emergency. Constructed in the early 1930s, the building retains the richness of detailing which was stripped from the federal buildings of the mid- to late-1930s. Distinguished by its ornate entry, arched window bays and limestone detailing, the building exemplifies the use of quality materials and fine craftsmanship by the federal government. The Price Post Office can be contrasted with the WPA-constructed Price Municipal Building (1938, NHR) and Helper Post Office (12 miles north, 1938) which typify the basic Classical form stripped of significant facade detailing. The building is locally significant under Criterion C.