In 1930, the Federal Building was built to give the post office a permanent home. The post office was moved to the Federal Building
in 1932, where it remained for thirty-four years. The Federal Court was also held in that building. The three-story building is of
red brick with accents of white limestone to complement the brick. At each corner of the building, there is a white limestone pilaster.
The ground floor is white limestone with arched windows to provide an attractive accent. In 1966, a new building was built at 615
SE Keeler Avenue where the post office is currently located. In 1973, the Washington County Offices vacated the old Washington Court
House at 3rd Street and Delaware Avenue and moved to the Federal Building at 5th Street and Johnstone Avenue.
More History on Post Offices in Bartlesville:
In 1879, Jake Bartles was named Postmaster for the area east of the Bartles settlement on Turkey Creek. Between 1880 and 1899, the Post Office was moved several times, from the north side of Caney River to the south side. In 1894, with the coming of the railroad, the Post Office was changed permanently to the south settlement. Dr. T. A. Stewart was named postmaster, and the Post Office was in a corner of Stewart’s drug store. In 1902, the Post Office was moved to 2nd Street, between Johnstone Avenue and Dewey Avenue. Later, it was moved again to the rear of the Bartlesville National Bank at 2nd Street and Dewey Avenue. Later, it moved yet again, this time to the Frank Overlees Building at 4th Street and Johnstone Avenue.
More History on Post Offices in Bartlesville:
In 1879, Jake Bartles was named Postmaster for the area east of the Bartles settlement on Turkey Creek. Between 1880 and 1899, the Post Office was moved several times, from the north side of Caney River to the south side. In 1894, with the coming of the railroad, the Post Office was changed permanently to the south settlement. Dr. T. A. Stewart was named postmaster, and the Post Office was in a corner of Stewart’s drug store. In 1902, the Post Office was moved to 2nd Street, between Johnstone Avenue and Dewey Avenue. Later, it was moved again to the rear of the Bartlesville National Bank at 2nd Street and Dewey Avenue. Later, it moved yet again, this time to the Frank Overlees Building at 4th Street and Johnstone Avenue.
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Federal Building
420 S Johnstone Avenue
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