725 N Main

Newton Post Office, 1909-10

Architect: James Knox Taylor

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In 1909, a new Post Office was constructed at 725 N Main in the Renaissance Revival style. The architect was James Knox Taylor. Previously the post office was located in the Opera House at the corner of Main & Broadway.

In 1963, a new post office was built at W 4th & Poplar. This building then served a the Newton School District administration offices for many years. In 2011, Cornerstone Law purchased the building. When updating the interior for use in today's world, they worked to preserve the original character and use of the building including the the use of the old mailbox panels as wall dividers.

(Billie Wilson, Kristine Schmucker)