City Offices, Cedar City, Utah
From the time it opened its doors in 1933 until the move to a new facility in 1995, the U.S. Post Office was a hub of community activity. Now the historic building on Center and Main is in use once again as a prominent location for Cedar City's government and civic offices.
The GPA renovation and addition doubled the size of the 1933 space. The interior of the restored post office was designed to complement the materials used in the original building. Classic lines and lighting create the feeling of opulence in a comfortable, light-filled environment.
Careful attention was paid to the transitional areas between old and new buildings. Photographs from Cedar's early history adorn the walls of the council chambers, a tribute to the city founders in a bright, thoroughly modern room.
Professional design is key to historic renovation. GPA successfully modernized the outdated building to accommodate complicated operational and information technology systems while retaining its original character.
One treasure from the old post office is a brass and glass table used by patrons taking care of postal business and sharing community news. Now restored, the tall Art Deco table occupies a place of prominence in the front lobby.
Click above to view the council chambers