At a cost of more than
thirty six thousand dollars, this structure was started in
May, 1888. Work continued for more than a year and a
half. The building contractor was James H. Coster of
Baltimore, Maryland. The architect was Will A. Ferrett,
the Supervising Architect of the Treasury.
Sheriff John M. Vines, prominent historically in the
renowned Diamond Bessie murder trial was one of the
superintendents of construction. After the Federal Government discontinued use of the
building as a post office and federal court, the property
was bought by the Jefferson Historical Society in January,
1965.
Containing a basement, three floors and a garret, the
adequate space is provided for the display of the large and
interesting collections of the Jefferson Historical Society.
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