Comments Sought on Plans for Former Post Office
Beverly Hills officials are seeking public comment to determine possible future uses of the historic Crescent Drive post office.
Built in 1936 at the behest of Honorary Mayor Will Rogers to bring a post office to the newly incorporated city, the building was deemed obsolete in 1991 and closed by the Postal Service, said council member Vicki Reynolds.
The 40,000-square-foot building has vaulted ceilings, marble walls and a giant mural tracing the U.S. Post Office’s history from the pony express to air mail.
“We really feel this is a legacy for future generations,” said Reynolds, who spearheaded the city’s purchase of the building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In December, the City Council voted to buy the property for $2.25 million and keep a 30-year, $1-million lease on a city-owned building that will be used for postal services, said Postmaster Koula Fuller.
The council has suggested several alternatives for the site, including a visitor information center, auditorium, special event center or meeting hall.
Comments also can be mailed or faxed to the Beverly Hills City Council, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90201. The fax number is (310) 274-3267. A summary of comments will be released Tuesday, Reynolds said.
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