| Constructed in 1895, this structure served
as a post office until 1912, when the South George Street post
office was opened. It then served as a Masonic Hall, and is now
part of the Lighthouse Youth Center. The stately structure is
designed in the Romanesque Revival Style, a nice complement to
the Central Market House across the street. However, the
building’s use of brownstone, terra-cotta, and other features
are elements of the Richardson Romanesque sub-type. If you
happen to be walking by the structure, be sure to glance upward
to observe the gargoyles—they’ll be watching you! And while
your eyes are cast toward the skies, note the tower with
hexagonal roof. This building also incorporates rounded arches.
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