Fisher, O. C., Federal Building
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Why it's listed
Rising three floors above a raised basement at 33 East Twohig, this San Angelo federal building was constructed in 1909-10 to house the U.S. Post Office on the first floor, with offices and courtrooms above. Designed under Treasury architect James Knox Taylor and supervised by W.H. Pratt, it follows the Italian Renaissance Revival style. Rusticated buff brick marks the first floor, smooth brick the upper levels, and a full entablature crowns the cornice. A symmetrical main facade features monumental steps, three Roman arches with keystones, two-story pilasters and pediment-topped windows. The original cost was $120,000. In the 1930s a federal public works project doubled its size with a rear addition that matches the original in style, materials and craftsmanship. The building later took the name of O.C. Fisher, a local lawyer and Congressman. It was listed for its architecture, as one of the most imposing buildings in the city and a product of local efforts to gain federal recognition for San Angelo.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it one of the most imposing, architecturally significant buildings in San Angelo, a high-style example of Italian Renaissance Revival design. Its construction was a significant acquisition that came from a long, coordinated local effort to win recognition of the growing city's needs. It is named for O.C. Fisher, a San Angelo lawyer who served as county attorney, state legislator and U.S. Congressman.
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 88002592, listed November 25, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 33 E. Twohig, San Angelo |
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| County | Tom Green County |
| Listed | November 25, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002592 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect: James Knox Taylor (US Treasury Dept.); Supervising Architect: W.H. Pratt; Contractor: Grumwalt and Thomas (Muskogee, OK) |
| Architectural style | Italian Renaissance Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is described as good; the building retains its original site and has a major 1930s addition. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 31.46153, -100.43454 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 88002592.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001374
- This listing as JSON
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