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City of Temple Historic Post Office
101 N Main Street, Temple, TX, 76501
City of Temple Historic Post Office is a renovation/alteration project at 101 N Main Street, Temple, in Bell County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 21,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 21,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $71/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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16 days after the preceding date shown.
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152 days after the preceding date shown.
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92 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About City of Temple Historic Post Office
The City of Temple Historic Post Office renovation is underway at 101 N Main Street in Temple, Texas. This project involves the renovation and alteration of the 21,000 sq ft structure, with an estimated cost of $1,500,000. Construction started in April 2026 and is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The work is being performed on public land involving public funds.
Garcia Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for the City of Temple Historic Post Office. James A Gee is the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026. Plan review was completed in September 2026, and the current TDLR status is Review Complete.
Project Context and Financial Comparison
The City of Temple has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,597,000. These include two projects for Lion Junction's Water Park and the City of Temple Sammons Pool. Garcia Architects, Inc. has six other registered projects totaling $8,610,000, including work for Central Texas Christian School and Pivot. This indicates a consistent portfolio of civic and commercial work in the region.
Among 1,328 renovation and alteration filings in Bell County, the City of Temple Historic Post Office stands out in cost. The $1,500,000 estimate is above the county median of $300,000. The scheduled build window of 244 days is longer than the county median of 120 days. However, the cost per square foot of $71 is below the county median of $93. This suggests a larger scale of work relative to the typical project size in the area.
The surrounding area, ZIP code 76501, has a population of about 17,223. The median household income is $50,764, and the median owner-occupied home value is $151,000. These are U.S. Census estimates for the five-year period ending in 2023. Bell County unemployment was 5.4 percent in July 2026, which is higher than a year earlier.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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City of Temple Historic Post Office is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 101 N Main Street, Temple, TX 76501 in Temple, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 21,000 sq ft. City of Temple is the property owner and Garcia Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the owner of the project?
The City of Temple is the owner and developer of record. Garcia Architects, Inc. is the design firm, and James A Gee is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the total square footage?
The project covers 21,000 sq ft. The estimated cost is $1,500,000, resulting in a cost of $71 per square foot.
Is the project finished?
No, construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. Work started in April 2026, and TDLR plan review was completed in September 2026.
What is City of Temple Historic Post Office?
City of Temple Historic Post Office is a renovation/alteration project at 101 N Main Street in Temple, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of the Historic Post Office
Is City of Temple Historic Post Office open in Temple?
City of Temple Historic Post Office is still under construction in Temple, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is City of Temple Historic Post Office located?
City of Temple Historic Post Office is located at 101 N Main Street, Temple, TX, 76501, in Bell County.
Who is the owner or developer of City of Temple Historic Post Office?
City of Temple is the property owner/developer of record for City of Temple Historic Post Office, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for City of Temple Historic Post Office?
Garcia Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record for City of Temple Historic Post Office, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does City of Temple Historic Post Office cost and how big is it?
City of Temple Historic Post Office has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 21,000 square feet (about $71/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of the Historic Post Office
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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101 N Main Street, Temple, TX, 76501
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