United States Post Office and Court House
National Register Listing
Street Address:
315 S. McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC (Anderson County)
Alternate Name:
G. Ross Anderson, Jr. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
NRHP Nomination
Record Number:
S10817704024
Description and Narrative:
The United States Post Office and Court House, also known as the G. Ross Anderson Jr. Federal Building, is located east of Anderson’s commercial center, at the north end of the Anderson Historic District. The building is an example of the Colonial Revival style of architecture popular for federal buildings designed and constructed in the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The style, which combines elements of the Federal and Georgian architectural styles, is characterized by symmetrical facades, arched and multi-light sash windows, fanlights, classically detailed eaves and door surrounds, and red brick walls with contrasting light colored trim, all features present in the United States Post Office and Court House. Since the building is constructed of high-quality materials, including granite, limestone, and brick, it remains in excellent condition with few alterations to its 1938 exterior appearance and configuration. The United States Post Office and Court House is significant as a notable example of a federal government building in Anderson, erected under the New Deal-era federal programs established in the 1930s to relieve the economic problems caused by the Great Depression. The erection of the building was perceived as a symbol of community pride and achievement and as a representation of the federal presence in Anderson. The building is also locally significant for its architecture as a representative example of the Colonial Revival architectural style employed in federal building projects of the New Deal period. Listed in the National Register October 13, 2017.
Period of Significance:
1938 – 1940
Area of Significance:
Architecture;Politics/Government
National Register Determination:
listed
Date of Certification:
October 13 2017
