Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
“The Elko Main Post Office, located at 275 Third in Elko, Nevada, was built in 1933. Its Mediterranean Revival design is credited to the Office of the Supervising Architect under James A.”
Wikipedia article Elko Main Post Office, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 7 National Register listings published here for Elko County · listed in 1990 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 128 fires within 5 miles of US Post Office-Elko Main between 1992 and 2020, burning about 2,780 acres in total. 25 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 62 |
| Natural | 25 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 11 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 7 |
| Firearms and explosives use | 6 |
| Fireworks | 5 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 4 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 4 |
| Other causes | 2 |
| Debris and open burning | 1 |
| Smoking | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Elko District Office | SUNDANCE |
| 7 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Nevada Division of Forestry - Northern Region | BULLION |
| 7 September 2017 | Natural | 279 acres | Elko District Office | THE E |
| 4 September 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Elko District Office | CARWIL |
| 4 September 2007 | Natural | under an acre | Elko District Office | CHIMNEY CREEK |
| 30 September 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Elko District Office | OPAL |
| 3 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Elko District Office | BULLION |
| 29 September 2017 | Equipment and vehicle use | 17 acres | Elko District Office | LAMOILLE SUMMIT |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 14 workings within 5 miles of US Post Office-Elko Main: 8 past producers, 4 unknowns, 1 occurrence, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Geothermal, Zeolites. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Mile Canyon | Zeolites | Occurrence | ||
| Hot Hole | Geothermal | Unknown | ||
| Randolph Mill | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Sandstone Quarry | Flagstone | Past Producer | ||
| Basalt Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Conglomerate Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Boehler Pit & Mill | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Churchfield Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Elko City Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Hunter Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Elko, the town this property stands in, in 37 storm reports between 1993 and 2023: 18 thunderstorm wind, 9 flash flood, 5 hail, 3 tornado. The reports record 4 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2015 | Dust Devil | Elko | 4 hurt, $1,000 | A dust devil moved across Warrior Field at Elko High School during the Relay for Life event. Five to seven tents were lifted off the ground. As the tents were lifted off the ground tables inside the tents were turned over resulting in minor injuries to 4 people. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | $3,000,000 | Scaffolding collapsed from gusty outflow winds between 50 to 55 mph. No injuries, but the roadway was blocked. Elko Airport also gusted to 51 mph and NWS Elko gusted to 49 mph. Blowing dust was also observed. |
| April 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | $1,000,000 | A dry microburst produced a wind gust to 67 MPH at the NWS Elko WFO. Other minor damage in town consisted of displaced shingles and a damaged fence. Blowing dust was also observed, but did not cause any significant impacts. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | $10,000 | Thunderstorms winds uprooted a 1 foot diameter tree which fell on 3 vehicles in a hotel parking lot causing damage. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew off the metal roof of a utility building next to the Elko Little League field. With the lack of nearby damage it was felt winds were sub-severe and the roof was probably old and flimsy. |
| September 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | $4,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew power and telephone lines down. Damages are estimated. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | $3,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew a one foot diameter tree branch onto a house and blew some shingles off the roof of the Senior Center. Damages are estimated. |
| May 2014 | Tornado (EF0) | Elko | $2,000 | The tornado touched down along Aspen Way near the Post Office. It uprooted a large tree and snapped off multiple branches along Aspen Way. The tornado then moved into the Smith's parking lot where it torn off a five by twenty foot section of shingles from the car wash. It also lifted shopping carts into the air. One shopping car slammed into the back of a vehicle causing some damage. |
| August 2014 | Hail | Elko | $1,000 | Several reports were received of 1 to 1.25 inch hail in Elko. Pictures were sent that verified the size of the hail. NWS employee also reported tree damage and dents to vehicles along Mountain City Highway. Damages estimated. |
| July 2014 | Flash Flood | Elko | $1,000 | Street flooding was reported on various streets in and around downtown Elko. Damages are estimated. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | $700 | A large limb estimated 20 feet long and 8 inches in diameter down on the Chamber of Commerce property in Elko. Also, a large tree was downed across a culvert on Cedar Street in Elko. |
| August 2023 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | Heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused an area of water approximately six to ten inches deep to run over portions of Tenth Street and Silver Street in Elko. The water covered the road and went over adjacent sidewalks. |
| August 2023 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | Heavy rain from thunderstorms produced localized flooding at the intersections of 5th and Fir Streets. Photos from the public show water 3-6 inches deep over the roadway, with some folks taking to using Kayaks for their amusement. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | Downburst winds occurred at (LKN) National Weather Service Office at Elko, Elevation 5235 feet. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | LMRNV, 3.4 miles SE Elko, Elevation 5786 feet. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | SR-227 Lamoille Summit (EKSNV), Elevation 5786 feet. |
| May 2018 | Hail | Elko | - | The public reported nickel size hail. Photos showed significant hail accumulation impacting SR 225 north of Elko, Nevada. |
| May 2018 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | Flash flooding covered parking lots in the area. |
| May 2018 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | Flooding videos and photos show flash flooding on Last Chance Road in Elko, Nevada. Possible minor road damage or erosion. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | Tree damage was reported from thunderstorms winds along Bullion road in Elko. |
| May 2014 | Tornado (EF0) | Elko | - | A photo was taken of the tornado. A storm survey was completed and the only evidence of a tornado was some debris stuck in a fence along the path of the tornado. |
| August 2014 | Hail | Elko | - | Photo from social media showed hail covering the ground. Estimated hail size ranged from dimes to nickels. |
| September 2013 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | Received numerous reports and pictures from the public and NWS employees of flash flooding on many streets within the city of Elko. Estimated 1 to 2 feet of water flowing across many streets. One basement was reported flooded along with several garages. A mud slide was also reported near Adobe Summit along state route 225 north of Elko. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | Thunderstorm winds ripped off the metal roof of an open-front shed near Southside Park in Elko and carried it about 50 yards. |
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | Flash floods washed mud and debris onto Interstate 80 closing the highway for about 3 hours. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | A dry microburst produced wind gusts to 58 mph at the NWS office in Northeast Elko. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | A severe thunderstorm produced a 60 mph gust at the Elko airport. |
| August 1993 | Tornado (F0) | Elko | - | A tornado was reported by several witnesses 40 miles north of Elko. |
| August 2014 | Hail | Elko | - | no account filed |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | no account filed |
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | no account filed |
| August 1999 | Hail | Elko | - | no account filed |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Elko | - | no account filed |
| July 1996 | Flash Flood | Elko | - | no account filed |
| July 1996 | Flood | Elko | - | no account filed |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Elko County Courthouse | 0.3 miles | 1992 |
 | Ruby Valley Pony Express Station | 1.1 miles | 1975 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 90000133 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Elko County | All 7 listed properties in this county. |
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