US Post Office-Marysville Main
Also known as: Marysville Main Post Office
Why it's listed
Marysville's main post office at 407 C Street was begun in 1932 and occupied in 1934, designed by James A. Wetmore of the Office of the Supervising Architect. It sits two blocks east of the town's commercial center among several 19th century buildings. The brick building is an early example of the Starved Classical style, with a rigidly symmetrical three-part facade and a recessed central entrance. Terracotta ornament includes a relief of an eagle on a stylized Corinthian capital over the door, and hexagonal plaques showing airplanes, a sailing ship, a steam ship, a locomotive and eagles. Additions made in 1978-1981 left the original facade and south elevation untouched, and the new walls use matching brick and casts of the original terracotta. The lobby remodeling did damage interior integrity. The building was recognized for its design, its fine brickwork, and its local importance as the first federal building in Marysville.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is an excellent early example of the Starved Classical style with notable craftsmanship, especially in its brickwork. It is also locally important as the first federal building in Marysville. Its terracotta panels reflect the design output of the Supervising Architect's office in the early 1930s.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 85000143, listed January 11, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 407 C St., Marysville |
|---|---|
| County | Yuba County |
| Listed | January 11, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85000143 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | James A. Wetmore/OSA |
| Architectural style | Starved Classical |
| Areas of significance | Art, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In excellent structural condition and well maintained; extensive additions were made in 1978-1981 and the interior was remodeled. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Marysville Historic Commercial District |
| Coordinates | 39.13906, -121.58669 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85000143.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q133572179
- This listing as JSON
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