The recent rehabilitation of The Post, Mesa’s WPA-era Federal post office, was one of eight recipients of the prestigious Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards presented at the recent Arizona Historic Preservation Conference in Prescott.

First constructed in 1936, the building was the site of the second federal post office built in the Valley. When a new, enlarged post office was erected nearby in the early 1960s, an office addition was erected to the south.

Since 1982, the Heritage Preservation awards have recognized people, organizations, and projects that represent outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona’s prehistoric and historic resources.

“For over four decades, these awards have served to honor the achievements of individuals and organizations who have worked tirelessly to preserve Arizona’s heritage for future generations,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Kathryn Leonard.

Vic Linoff, president of the Mesa Preservation Foundation, worked for more than two decades as an advocate for the historic building’s restoration.

“It is very rewarding to see the rehabilitation of the Valley’s second federal post office,” Linoff said.

“The fact that it was recognized with this significant honor is acknowledgment of the value of a prized community asset,” Linoff said. “It also affirms Mesa’s commitment to preserving its historic properties.”