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United States Post Office and Federal Building (Zanesville, Ohio)

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Former post office and federal building, Zanesville 2
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The former United States Post Office and Federal Building is a historic structure in downtown Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Built in 1904, it was designed by Cleveland architect George F. Hammond. The post office and courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

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United States Post Office and Federal Building (Zanesville, Ohio)
South 5th Street, Zanesville

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South 5th Street 33
43701 Zanesville
Ohio, United States
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