Cedar City Offices

During the Great Depression, Cedar City sought federal funding for a public building to create much needed construction jobs. In March 1931, after considerable debate, the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce asked the Cedar City Council for financial help to buy this site and the existing church building from the LDS Church in order to build a new post office. Many Main Street business owners supported the plan because they believed a post office on the church lot would increase traffic for their businesses, and the City Council unanimously approved it. The United States government pledged $20,000 for the lot, short of the $40,000 asking price, and negotiations later reduced the price to $33,000. The Chamber of Commerce then offered $5,000 and solicited Main Street businesses to provide the remaining funds. Construction on the new post office began in 1932, the cornerstone was laid on June 15, 1933, and the building was dedicated on May 19, 1934. Total construction costs reached $103,000. In 2000, the post office building became the home of Cedar City Hall and its administrative offices.

Cedar City, Utah · United States