The United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Courthouses
Buildings
Post Offices
Elbert Parr Tuttle Court of Appeals Building
Post card of the new Post Office in Atlanta, GA. Building at 56 Forsyth St., NW built between 1907-1910 was renamed in 1980 the US Court of Appeals Building and 1989 to Elbert P. Tuttle US Court of Appeals Building. Copyright 1907 by Witt Bros. Message on Back: How are you this time? I was also disappointed in not seeing you again. Certainly am living in hopes of having that pleasure some sweet day, at least write to me sometime. Am still having a grand time up here - Haven't much longer to stay though. To: Mr. Orvis E. Davis. 215 Third Ave., Nashville, Tenn. Postmarked Aug. 27, 1908 with a one cent stamp.
Witt Bros., Atlanta, GA (made in Germany)
Post card of the Post Office in Atlanta, GA. Located at 56 Forsyth Street. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974.
Post card of the Post Office in Atlanta, GA. No. 9312. In 1930 most post office functions moved. The post master remained until 1975. The district court and judges moved to the Russell Building in 1979, while the circuit court judges remained in the building. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals opened in 1981.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Martin Luther King Jr Federal Building
Post card of Atlanta's New Post Office Bldg. Located on Spring, Hunter, Forsyth and Mitchell Streets. Erected at a cost of $3,000,000, it is one of the most pretentious Post Office Buildings in the U. S. Covering a floor space of more than 5 acres and housing some 200 Federal office units. At 77 Forsyth St., SW, it was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 2006.
Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Building
Two post cards of the U.S. Post Office in Atlanta, GA. Message on back: Mrs Hal Allen 2551 17th St, Apt 101 Washingotn DC. Dear Sari, Did enjoy your letter so Much and will write soon, did appreciate YOur letter so much and I'm still singing in choir. We are all well love you Lots "Miss Leila". Atlanta's New Post Office Building, Located on Spring Street. Hunter, Forsysth and Mitchell Streets. Being erected at a cosst of $2,975,000. One of the most pretentious Post Office Buildings in the United States. Floor space totals more than 5 acres and will have some 200 Federal office units. Located next to the Spring Street Terminal, mail was transferred by a railroad network. It later became a Federal office building although never an "official" courthouse. The Court of Appeals relocated to this location from March 20, 1985, until March 16, 1987, for renovations. The Court occupied chambers here but held oral arguments in the Richard Russell Building.
Post card of the U. S. Post Office, Atlanta, GA. No. A19854. In 1989 it was renamed the Elbert P. Tuttle US Court of Appeals Building. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974 as a contributing building for the September 9, 1982 Fairlie Poplar Historic District.
Elbet Parr Tuttle Court of Appeals Building
Two post cards of the Post Office at Atlanta built in 1911 at cost of over $1,000,000.00 is one of the most attractive in the South. The receipts and parcel post business of Atlanta are greater than those of any other Southern city. Expense of operation is less than any other city of approximate size and service is excellent. Post Office receipts are greater per capita of population than any other city in the United States averaging over $8.00 per capita. Receipts year ending April 30, 1916 $1.441,574.54 (Atlanta Convention Bureau) No. 4-35696.
Atlanta, GA, Old Post Office now City Hall
City Halls
Post card of the Old Post Office, Atlanta, Ga., now City Hall. No. E7322. Buidling was razed in the 1930s. Message on back: All well. leave here at 9:20 PM get to Jacksonville in morning. D L Newcomer. To Mrs. M.B. Newcomer. Kingman Kansas. Bx 384. Postmarked Mar 7, 1912 with a one cent stamp.
Post card of the Post-Office, Atlanta, Ga. The US District Court of the N.D. Ga. met here until 1910. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals met here from 1902 until 1910. It became City Hall in 1910. This imposing structure served as city hall for nearly twenty years. It was so solidly built that the first company hired to raze it actually went out of business before completing the job. The original name was the Post Office and Customs House.
Atlanta
Post card of the 1876 Post Office in Atlanta, Ga. The US Post Office and Customs House at 55 Marietta Street, NW was built in 1876 by Supervising Architect James G. Hill.
Columbus, GA. Post Office and Court House
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Post card of the Post Office and Court House Columbus, Georgia No. 59. No. 31900N. Its broad streets and avenues lined with stately trees, its special squares for churches, courthouse and other public purposes, the vast number of street parks-all combine to add to the pleasing picture presented by this historic city. Building located at 120 12th Street.
Two post cards of the Post Office, Columbus, Ga., No. 6 A-H. No. 2698, No. 14. Message on back: Valentine Showcase, The Price is Wright P.O. Box 142, New York 46. N.Y., Candy 8.50, Necklace 350.50, Compact 35.00, Music Box 25.00, Fur Coat 2500.00, Mrs. Mary Chatmen 503 A. B. T. W. apt Columbus Georgia. This building's architect is its most interesting fact. William A. Edwards (S. Car.) (1866-1939) was an Atlanta architect who specialized in public buildings. He designed academic buildings, post offices, and courthouses in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. More than 25 are listed on the NRHP, including this one still in use as a post office and courthouse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Sept. 29, 1980.
Post card of the Post Office, Columbus, GA. No. G13548. Message on back: Mr. George L. Revaleon, 31 Circuit St., Roxbury Mass. , Dear friend George, We arrived here Friday evening. It is somewhat cooler than Tampa. This is Confederate Memorial Day and will probably attend services. We will be here about 10 days. Your Howard. The FJC reports the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia met here from 1896, prior to completion, until the creation of the Middle District in 1926; the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia met here from 1926 until 1934... The building was sold after the 1934 building was completed then razed in the 1950s.
Gainesville, GA, Post Office and federal building
Post card of the US Post Office and Federal Building in Gainesville, Ga. No. G-25. No. E-6017. 121 Spring St., SE. The Post Office was enlarged in 1936 when the four story Federal Building and courthouse annex was built. The Post Office moved in 1967. The two buildings, including the connecting building between them, now constitute the federal courthouse. It was placed on the National Register on Jan. 24, 1974.
Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office, Gainesville, Ga. 126 Washington Street S. E. Prior to 1963, federal court was held in the Hall County. However, the FJC offers that the US District Court for the Northern District of GA began meeting here in 1913. Message on back: Gainesville, Ga., Oct. 8 '13. How I wish you were here to drive with me this lovely morning + I was so sorry I expected to have work - men in house so I couldn't have you with me some but be sure to write me before you come again. We all fell in love with your sweetheart. Want to go see his sister soon. Now don't forget me for mother. I do love Gelda-she joins me in much love. Fondly, Lena H. Palmour. Mrs. E.C. Palmour. To Mrs. Earle Philips, 44 Bedford Place, Atlanta, Ga. Postmarked Oct, 8, 1913 with a one cent stamp.
Post card of the Post Office, Albany Ga. 18, Albany, the world's greatest paper shell pecan center, is also the bird dog capital of the world, and the mecca for sportsmen in the field. The famous Radium Springs resort is one of the most beautiful natural springs in the South. In the last 10 years Albany's population has increased 31.4 per cent, approximately three times greater than the United States average. Postal activities began in 1912. Court activities began in 1923. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia met here until the creation of the Middle District in 1926. The building continues as a post office designated as the "Old Federal Courthouse and Post Office".
Georgia Cigar & Tobacco Co. Albany, Ga.
Thomasville, GA, Post Office and Court house
Miscellaneous
Thomas County Courthouse
Post card of the Post Office in Thomasville, GA. Court House to Right. No. NT-1. No. E-6483. Thomasville, situated on a ridge 273 feet above sea level, in southwest Georgia is only 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. This city enjoys the distinction of being an original winter and health resort, as in the early 1880's many people started coming here for recreation and health. The City of Roses slogan is given due to many streets being bordered with roses. It was constructed in 1915 in the Beaux-Arts style and housed the Post Office until 1962, then it became the public library. The Court house is pictured and it was built in 1858 and is the Thomas County Courthouse. It is located on North Broad Street. The U.S. District Court judges for the Middle District of GA stopped holding federal court and bankruptcy hearings there in 2007 due to the deterioration of the federal courthouse.
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Post card of the US Post Office in Warrenton, GA. Historic Post Office and Agricultural Building was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds around 1938. Even though it included federal facilities is was never a courthouse. It is still in service. It housed a New Deal mural, since relocated to Augusta.
Emanuel County Courthouse
Post Office, Swainsboro, Ga. No. 79046. United States Government Post Office, Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia. Built in 1936. Swainsboro's historic federal courthouse is part of Emanuel County's current courthouse. It was built in 1936 as a post office. It later became a U.S. courthouse. The county bought the building in the late 1990s and made it its county superior court. The building was incorporated into the current county courthouse built in the 2000s.
Dougherty County Courthouse
Post card of the Court House in Albany GA. (Dougherty County Courthouse). No. 77403. Dougherty County Courthouse, built in 1903 and demolished in 1966 to make way for new courthouse on same site. This picture is probably around 1940.
Post card of the Post Office in Statesboro, GA. No. 77381. Erected in 1917 the old Post Office at 40 South Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS #89001163). Featuring both Neoclassical and Federal architectural styles, the building served as Statesboro City Hall for a number of years after construction of a new post office. It is now the home of AdSouth Farm Credit. It was never used as a courthouse.
Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Botson, Mass.
Post Office-Waycross GA. No. 2-V-45. This building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 1, 1980. The supervising architect was Louis A. Simon.
Post Office Waycross GA. The federal building houses the post office, U.S. District Court and offices for several federal agencies. A 1936 expansion, designed by G. W. Stone, added a second story to the original bldg and two-story wings at each end. Located at 605 Elizabeth Street.
Post Office, Waycross, GA. No. 94348. Message on back: Mrs. W. J. Palmer Hampton, New Hampshire, Dear ma, Arrived here at 9 P.M., Made 210 miles since noon. Am alright. Hope you all well. Suppose you heard from the folks about every day. Love (Pam). Unitl recently, the building was used only as a post office and federal courthouse. The U.S. Distict Cout for the Southern District of Georgia met here from 1926 until 1975. The building became vacant in 1975. It now houses the Southeast Antique Exchange.
Savannah, GA, Bird's Eye View Showing Post Office
Tomochichi United States Courthouse
One post card featuring the Bird's Eye view of the Post Office in Savannah, Georgia. No. A-99039. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 1974.
Tomochichi United States Courthouse,
One post card featuring the US Post Office in Savannah, Georgia. No. S-11. No. 6A-H1890. Print reads, "Being the oldest city in Georgia, one of the thirteen original states, Savannah has many places of historic interest to visitors in addition to the attraction usually found in a modern community." Message on the back: Dear Ma, Pa, and Son. How are you all. I am fine. Hope to hear from you soon. I dropped a card to Ruby, Aunt Isa & Aunt Ruth. Dara didn't get his pass so is working today. Hope to get on Sat. Sun. & Mon. Hope he gets it. Dean. To: Mrs. J.P. Sleeves. 3300 Shore Drive. Ocean View, Va. Postmarked Sep. 10, 1943 with a one cent stamp.
Two post cards featuring the US Post Office in Savannah, Georgia. No. 11. No. 6A-H1890. Print reads, "Being the oldest city in Georgia, one of the thirteen original states, Savannah has many places of historic interest for visitors in addition to the attraction usually found in a modern community." The building was substantially enlarged between 1930 and 1932 when it was extended north to encompass the remainder of the block. Located at 125-127 Bull Street, the Supervising Architect was James A. Wetmore.
Savannah, GA, New Post Office and Court House
One post card featuring the New Post Office and Court House in Savannah, Georgia. No. 31. No. 2626. Print reads, "This handsome structure, built entirely of Georgia marble, faces on beautiful Wright Park in the center of the business section. On the rear corner of the building may be found a plate marking the location where John Wesley held regular services from May 9, 1736 to November 27, 1737." The building was substantially enlarged between 1930 and 1932 when it was extended north to encompass the remainder of the block. It is currently a court facility. Message on back: PJB 12/9/41.
One post card featuring the Post Office in Savannah, Georgia. No. 35. No. 24197N. This building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 1974. Message on back: Savannah GA. Feb. 3. 1925. Rachel here tonight 6. pm. J have been stopping off nights, and making long detour swing to manhunts. mild but raining here tonight. Dea Burns. To: Ima A Wilber. 6 Greenville St. Roxbury. Mass. Postmarked Feb. 3, 1925.
One post card featuring the Federal Building in Savannah, Georgia. No. 1438. This building was named for a seventeenth century Creek leader and the head chief of a Yamacraw town on the site of present day Savannah.
Murray Jordan, Publisher. 1438 SO. Penn Sq., Philadelphia
Savannah, GA, Post Office and U.S. Court House
One post card featuring the Post Office and U.S. Court House in Savannah, Georgia. No. A-14104. Print reads, "Savannah is rich in historical lore, is a city of 92,000 people and is known for its beautiful buildings, semi-tropical verdure, 24 municipal parks and 100 mile boulevard chain, nine suburban resorts, golf and outdoor sports, modern hotels and varied amusements. The climate is ideal, the city is both winter and summer resort, and the Atlantic Ocean contributes surf bathing unexcelled in the South, it is indeed "Savannah, the Southern Key to Land and Sea.". The structure, originally designated as the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, was later renamed the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. By July 30 1899, all departments of the post office were in the new government building. It also housed the U.S. Courts, the U.S. Engineers, and the U.S. Weather Bureau. Message on the back: Dear Mrs. Gable. will write you as soon as I feel better. Weather to hot have been sick ever since I came home. I found my keys. Yours lovingly, Bird. To: Mrs. J G Gable. 46 Beaver St. South. York. Pa. Postmarked Oct. 14, 1919 with a two cent stamp.
Custom House
One post card featuring the Custom House in Savannah, Georgia (Plate 1099). The U.S. Custom House Historic Marker includes, "Although the Building is used primarily by the United States Customs Service, it houses several Federal agencies. In earlier years it also served as a Post Office and Federal Courthouse. In 1859-1860 the celebrated cases growing out of slave-running by the yacht "Wanderer" were tried here."
Two post cards featuring the United States Post Office and Court House in Dublin, Georgia No. 78836. This building has housed the federal courts, the post office, and other federal agencies since 1937. It is still in use as a court facility. Named the J. Roy Rowland United States Courthouse in 1997.
Tichnor Quality News" Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston Mass.
Post card of the Post Office in Brunswick, GA. No. 18. No, 16857. Message on back: Dec. 8. Dear folks. How are you. You can see by the card where we are. We have been here for five week. It is nice and warm here. and a lot of people here in the park. We both have a little cold. But not bad. Write some time. Love. Winnie. To: Mrs. Walter Bosee. Wolcott. New York. R#1. Postmarked Dec. 9, 19(4)-. This building became the Brunswick City Hall in 1962.
Brunswick, GA, US Custom House and Post Office
Post card of the US Custom House and Post Office, Brunswick, GA.No. 754. Confirmed by the Admin. Asst. to the Brunswick City manager in 2006, this building was both the post office and federal courthouse from 1901. In exchange for a city lot to build the Frank M. Scarlett Federal Building, it became the Brunswick City Hall in 1962.
Brunswick, GA, Post Office and Custom House
Post card of Post Office and Custom House, Brunswick, GA. 601 Gloucester Street. James Knox Taylor was the Supervising Architect. Message on Front 5/8/07. Many thanks for your kind wishes. Greetings. D. Simon Pietri. To. Mr. A.P. Calvet. 140-142 Pearl St., New York City, NY. Postmarked May 8, 1907 with a one cent stamp.
Post Office, Augusta, GA. No. A-57904. Message on back: Miss Katherine Livingston, Carlisle Pa; Camp Hancock, Augusta, GA. Dear Cousin, Just a line to let you know That I am still living and Like the army life fine, I Like it down here only it Get awful hot through the Day this is our P. O. in augusta. It is a pretty nice town it Is 65 thousand population it seems like it big to me my address. Frank F. Stover, M.S.T. Truck Co. #1, 7th Div N.G.P. Camp Hancock, Augusta Ga RD #6. Postmarked Aug. 26, 1917 with a one cent stamp.
Augusta, GA, Barrett Plaza showing post office and Union Station
One post card showing Barrett Plaza Showing Post Office and Union Station, , Augusta, Ga., No. 12890. This building at 500 East Ford Street was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 21, 2000.
Post card of the Post Office, Augusta, Georgia, no 67787. Message on back: Miss Charlotte Chase, 67 Hillman St. New Bedford, Mass. Dear Friend- Far, far away might Be my theme song! However I like it here, Very much and greatly, Enjoyed the trip down. All best wishes for the Holidays. Sincerely, Florence C. Dow. The Hill-Augusta, Ga c/o Goodwich Shops. Built in 1916, the building was extended in the rear in 1936. It received interior upgrades in 1960 and 1971. It was vacated and extensively rehabilitated from 1992-1996. The building ceased to be a combined post office-courthouse in 1973 when the court became its exclusive tenant. Still used as a court facility.
Post Office, Augusa, GA. 7085. The building was used as a post office and federal building for 26 years. Both moved to the new building in 1916. This building became Augusta's City Hall in 1917. In the 1970s the structure was demolished and a library built on the site.
Post card of the Post Office in Valdosta, Ga. This 1908 Federal building and Post Office, Italian Renaissance Revival building, served as a Post Office and Federal Courthouse from 1910 to 1968. The annex was added on the left of the original structure in 1935. The building is currently the Valdosta City Hall. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Sep. 15, 1983. It is at 216 East Central Ave.
Post card of the Post Office, Rome, GA. Message on back: Miss Carrie Weller 1014 Hannah Ave, Knoxville, Tenn. Thanks for card Call again. Miss Anice Cooper, Mulberry St-4th Ward, Rome, Ga. After the post ofice and federal court were moved to a new facility in 1974, the building became Floyd County Courthouse. After its most recent renovation, it became the Floyd County Administrative Office, its current use. No. C5565.
Post card of the U. S. Post Office, Athens, GA. No. KA-17. This Post Office building is constructed of Georgia marble and the architecture is the same as many buildings and homes of this city. The architecture is different from any other post office in the United States. This building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Sep. 10, 2014.
Asheville Post Card Co, Asheville, N. C.
Post card of the United States Post Office, Athens, Ga. No. A-32. No. E-7362. Supervising Architect for this building was Louis A. Simon.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office by night in Athens, Ga. No.A-30. No. E-6968. The Post Office building is constructed of Georgia marble and the architecture of this Post Office is the same structure of many buildings and homes of this city. The architecture is different from any other Post Office in the US.
Post card of the Post Office in Athens, Ga. No. 10. No. 75155. A great number of educational institutions are located in Athens, and it is no wonder that it is called the Classic City of the South. It is primarily a city of beautiful homes. More beautiful homes can be seen here than any other city of its size in the South. 115 East Hancock Ave. The US Courthouse and Post Office was built on the site of a private home later used by several fraternities and it opened to the pubic on Sept. 3, 1942. Business and professional men conducted an inspection tour on that day. Women were allowed to inspect the building the next day. It continues to be used a a court house and post office. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Sep. 10, 2014. Message on back: Hi-Does this surprise you? Don't get too much ahead of me with the sun-burn. Guess Who? Have a wonderful time, don't tease that little one too much. To: Miss Betty Eckrigge, Camp Greystone, Tuxedo, North Carolina, Postmarked June 19, 1947 with a one cent stamp.
Northeast GA, Cigar & Candy Co., Athens, GA
Post card of the Post Office, Athens, Ga. No.13307. 300 College Ave. The N.D. Ga. District Court met here until the Middle District was established in 1926. The District Court for the Middle District of Ga. met here from 1926-1942. The Old Federal Building was slated for demolition until purchased in 1971 by the First American Bank which renovated it and moved into it in June 1973. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Aug. 8,2006 as part of Downtown Athens Historic District. On front: From Bray's and City, Athens. Ga.
Macon, GA, Post Office and Federal Building
Can you help us find a post card of this building? The Post Office and Federal Building was built in 1889 on the corner of Third and Mulberry Streets with the post office at street level and the federal courthouse and offices on upper floors. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia met here until 1906. Razed in 1906.
Post card of the Post Office in Macon, Ga. No. 39. No. 3523. A wing was added across the back of the original building in 1917. It was renamed the William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and US Courthouse for a US District Court judge in 1998. It was placed on the National Historic Register on Jan. 20, 1972. The Wadley Monument is shown in the foreground. The Federal Building is an imposing structure, housing in addition to the Post Office, all the Federal Departments and Court facilities for the Middle District of Georgia.
One post card of the U.S. Post Office, Macon, Ga. No. 17. No. 10194. 475 Mulberry St. James Knox Taylor was the Supervising Architect. The 1889 building stood on the same site. It was demolished in 1906 to make way for this building. The post office occupied the first floor. Judge's chambers and a courtroom were on the second. Still in use and serves as the headquarters for the Middle District of GA.
Americus, Ga. U.S. Post Office and Court House
Post card of the U. S. Post Office and Court House, Americus, Ga. No. A-4, No. 1B. No. 266 N. Message on Back: Pittman 3103 Lexington Rd. Montgomery, Ala. 9:10 Ala. Time, We have just Had a second Breakfast. Weather O.K. + everybody Feeling good. Jodie. The University of North Florida reports, "built in 1910, this is a contributing bldg in the...NRIS... Americus Historic District. It is at 119 South Lee Street. This structure is now the Municipal building for the city." The FJC states the, "[b]uilding used by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia beginning in 1926."
Georgia Cigar & Tobacco Co., Albany, Ga