United States Post Office and Courthouse (Waycross, Georgia)

The former U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Waycross, Georgia was built in 1911 and expanded in 1936. It is occupied in 2016 by the Southeast Antique Exchange business.[2] The building reflects Renaissance architecture and "Romano-Tuscan" architecture. It served historically as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia and as a post office until 1975.[3]

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Location605 Elizabeth St.,
Waycross, Georgia
Coordinates31°12′34″N 82°21′41.5″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1911, 1936
Built byDice-Schmidt Construction Co.
ArchitectJames Knox Taylor (original); G. W. Stone (1936 addition)
EngineerAllen, Lucius E.
Architectural styleRenaissance, Romano-Tuscan
NRHP reference No.80001258[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 1, 1980

It is a two-story building with basement of approximately 21,700 square feet in size. The original building of 1911, designed by James Knox Taylor, was one story with basement and with a tile roof. The 1936 expansion, designed by G. W. Stone, added the second story and two-story wings at each end, and has a composition roof. Floors in the building are terrazzo and maple hardwood, except the second floor courtroom's floor is cork tile. Stairs, door facings and wainscoting are in marble. Woodwork is oak.[3]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1] It was only ever used as a courthouse and post office, and the building had been empty from 1975 until at least 1980.[3] It now houses the Southeast Antique Exchange.[4]

Photos
  • Window
  • Detail above window
  • Entrance
  • Vertical shot of the front
  • Original 1911 part

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Waycross business directory
  3. Margaret F. Roberts (May 21, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The former United States Post Office & Courthouse". National Park Service. Retrieved September 19, 2016. with 10 photos
  4. Waycross website
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