Built in 1910, it is a prominent local example of Colonial and Classical Revival architecture, and a significant work late in the career of architect James Knox Taylor.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986,[1] and continues to serve as Beverly's main post office.

The roofline has an extended overhanging eave, above which is a parapet and a smaller gabled section topped by an octagonal cupola.

The interior lobby areas retain original multicolored marble terrazzo flooring as well as period woodwork.

[2] The post office was begun in 1910 and opened in 1912, to a design by Treasury architect James Knox Taylor.