U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
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Why it's listed
Built between 1910 and 1912, this three-story brick building at 337 Broad Avenue in Albany served as both post office and federal courthouse. Gude and Company of Atlanta constructed it under James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the Treasury. Buff-colored brick pilasters, arched bays, a stone cornice with a dentil band and a hipped clay tile roof give it a Second Renaissance Revival character. Inside, cast plaster ceilings in the post office lobby and federal courtroom, oak trim and wainscoting remain in excellent condition. A 1932 addition on the north side altered the original lines only slightly. The building became the seat of the Federal Court in 1923. It is also tied to Nellie Brimberry, who was postmistress when it opened in 1912 and is described as the first woman to lead a major American post office. She inaugurated an airmail flight in 1911 and helped Georgia pecan growers send their product by mail.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites its role as Dougherty County's main mail station and a symbol of federal presence in Albany. It is linked to Nellie Brimberry, described as the first woman postmistress of a major American post office. It is also an adaptation of the Second Renaissance Revival style designed by James Knox Taylor.
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 79003105, listed June 22, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 337 Broad Ave., Albany |
|---|---|
| County | Dougherty County |
| Listed | June 22, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003105 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- (c. 1912) |
| Architect / builder | James Knox Taylor, supervising architect; Gude and Company of Atlanta, builder |
| Architectural style | Second Renaissance Revival |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition marked excellent and altered; a 1932 addition on the north side and planned first-floor modifications are noted. Interior finishes are described as largely intact. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Within district | Downtown Albany Commercial Historic District |
| Coordinates | 31.57740, -84.15551 (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 79003105.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7891080
- This listing as JSON
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