U.S. Post Office - Brooklyn (New York City, New York)

 post office, Romanesque (architecture), NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, interesting place, historic landmark

271 Cadman Plaza East,
Brooklyn, NY 11201

The United States Post Office building in Brooklyn, NY is an outstanding example of Romanesque Revival architecture. The building consists of the original 1891 building with a massive 1933 addition to the rear (north). It is located at Cadman Plaza East which extends from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Brooklyn Borough Hall, and, therefore, is an integral part of the Municipal Center complex. Its significance is derived from its location as well as its architectural and historical character. The corner tower, dormers and turrets provide a distinctive profile and add greatly to the visual impact of the building on its surroundings. The Brooklyn Post Office is a significant example of the Federal presence within the Municipal Center.

The original building was designed by Mifflin Bell, Supervising Architect of the Treasury. It was begun in 1885 and completed in 1891; it was first occupied in April of 1892. The original design contained more massive details (such as larger towers) than were actually built; because the cost of the site was so great (more than half of the appropriation) there were less funds left for the building itself. In 1892, three passenger elevators and one mail lift were installed. A later addition was made in 1930 by James Wetmore.

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