The main US Post Office in Memphis is located at 555 South Third, just south of the downtown core. The building is one of the few true examples of a brutalist architecture in Memphis. It features bush-hammered concrete and a very austere design. It is reminscent of other government buildings of the late 60's and early 70's. The main post office was completed in 1972 and replaced the grand Memphis Union Station train terminal which dated to 1912. The main post office was named a few years ago in honor of longtime employee and civic leader Rev. Kenneth Whalum, Sr.
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