Clearwater, FL, United States Post Office
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Buildings
Post Offices
Miscellaneous
Three post cards of the US Post Office in Clearwater, Fla. The Springtime City. No. C-65. No. 4A-H1086. This post office located at 650 Cleveland Street was built in 1933 in the Mediterranean style. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Aug. 7, 1980, It was always a post office and never used as a courthouse. Message on back: Wed - 3- 19. Dear dad. Emily got PO - Has rained all day - Card to Elena gone to Ft. Myers for 2 days. Florida & the trip not so nice as in Autumn. Rossalind & Joe both looking thin & weary. Joe's job a hard one. Love. Fella. To: Mrs. C. L. Palmer. 709 10th St. Belle Plaine. Iowa. Postmarked Mar. 19, 1947 with a one cent stamp.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Cocoa, Florida. No. CA-9. No. E-7639. The US Post Office at 435 Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, Florida was built by the WPA between 1938-1939 in the Art Deco style. It stopped being used as a post office in 1965 and from 1965-1996 it was used as a non-court federal building. In 1996 the City of Cocoa bought the building and renovated it from 1997-2000. In 2000 The Florida Historical Society moved into the building.
Hartman Litho Sales Co., Box 697, Largo, Florida
Two post cards of the U.S. Post Office in Daytona Beach, Florida and Waterfront Park. No. 2. No. 63488. No. D-42. No. 98-H445. Located at 220 North Beach Street, it was built in 1932 as a work project in the Depression. It was built in the Spanish Mediterranean Revival style and the architect was Harry M. Griffin. The new post office is built of Florida Key Stone in Spanish-Renaissance architecture. The lobby is of Tennessee marble and faces the mile-long Riverfront Park. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jun. 30, 1988.
Murrell Post Card Co., Daytona Beach, Fla. and Southern Card and Novelty Co., Holly Hill. Fla.
Courthouses
Custom House
Street
One post card featuring Center Street in Fernandina, Florida. No. 68706. Post Office, Custom house, and couthouse is in the foreground. This building housed a post office, custom house, federal courthouse and military recruiting office. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida met there until the Middle District was created in 1962 which then met there. Most other federal agencies left in the 1930s and 40s. The post office remained after the court left but it was closed in 2013.
E.C. Patterson 5-10C Store, Fernandina, Fla.
One post card featuring the Post Office in Fernandina, Florida. No. 9A-H2220. Located at 400 Atlantic Avenue (401 Center Street), James Knox Taylor was the Supervising Architect. It was named the U.S. Post Office, Custom House and Courthouse. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Apr. 20, 1997. Message on back: Aug. 8 - '45 - I've still having fun but may go home Thurs night with Mirra. I'll let you know which ever way I decide. So glad you are happy too. Jaece got to Macon last night. Love - Mother. To: Thomas W. West. General Delivery. St. Simons Is. Ga. Postmarked Aug. 8, 1945 with a one cent stamp.
George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and United States Courthouse
One post card featuring the F-42--Open Air Post Office, Fort Myers, Fla., City of Palms. No. 4A-H1217. It was named after the US District Judge, George W. Whitehurst. Message on back: Hello Sandy: Hope you like P.O. views. My little 5 yr. old son is recovering from a broken leg. I have taxed to keep him amused and do my household work, too. He like for me to read to him so my voice is rather weary at this time. Please come back. Best wishes, Blanche Webb. 157 Brown St. To: Miss Sandy C. Davis. 20 Clearwater Drive. Mattapa, 26, Mass. Postmarked Oct 9, 1944 with a one cent stamp.
Fort Myers, FL, Open Air Post Office, City of Palms
One post card featuring the Open Air Post Office in Fort Myers, Florida, City of Palms. No. 114. No. 67327. Inscription reads "Classic outdoor post office, First Street. Constructed of Fla. travertine rock. The gem of American Architecture lures people from all over the world to study its beauty. Here citizens obtain their mail out of doors the year 'round." After the post office moved in 1965, U.S. District Judge George W. Whitehurst worked for the next two years to make it Fort Myers' first federal building and courthouse. In 1984 it was named the George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
Outdoor Post Office, Fort Myers, Fla. No. K-153-D-3. 44102. Florida's outstanding open-air Post Office in Fort Myers lovely City of Palms. This unusual edifice, built in 1933, is constructed of travertine coral rock notive to this sub-tropical area. Dextone. Made direct from kodachrome and ansco color by Dexter Press, Peral River, FL. This building renamed in 1983 the George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and US Courthouse for the US District Court judge was entered on the National Register of Historic places on Jan. 26, 1990 as part of the Fort Myers downtown commercial district.
Fort Myers, FL, Royal Palms and Open Air Post Office
One post card featuring the Royal Palms and Open Air Post Office in Fort Myers, Florida, "The City of Palms". No. F-10. No. 6B-H118. Located at 2301 First Street and it was known as the Fort Myers Post Office. Towering cocoa nuts and majestic royal palms surround this unusual Open Air Post Office. This winter resort is noted for its beautiful homes, palm lined avenues and tropical waterfront.
Fort Myers, FL, Tropical View showing Open Air Post Office
One post card featuring the Tropical View showing Open Air Post Office, Ft. Myers, Fla., "The City of Palms". No. F-9. No. 6B-H121 Inscription reads "Tropical Ft. Myers, Fla., Winter Home of the late Thomas A. Edison, offers the tourist a warm and sunny climate and balmy breezes amidst palm lined avenues. Golf, boating, fishing and bathing are a few of its many attractions." It is noted for its beautiful majestic palms. The building was abandoned in 1998 and it became the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in 2008.
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Post card of Post Office in Fort Pierce, Florida. No. 71697. 500 Orange Avenue, Built in 1935 as a post office as part of the WPA program. The roof was a popular point for viewing street events such as the Cattleman's Parade. Several high security trials were held. Windows in the judge's chambers were replaced with bullet resistant glass. The postmaster's private entrance became the judge's emergency entrance. Presently it appears to be used only for city functions. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 11, 2002. Message on back: Corp. J. Warner, 40th Eng. Bard, ATC, TX. Pierce, Fla. Look's something like Neosho's Post-Office, doesn't it? To: Mrs. Opal Young, RR # 4, Neosho, Mo. Needs a one cent stamp but was free. Postmarked Feb. 24, 1943.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
One post card featuring the Post Office in Gainesville, Florida. Plate No. 1134. The building sits on granite block. A steel frame supports limestone trim. The hipped roof is made of clay tile. The 1st floor was the post office. The courtroom was on the second floor. Now the Hippodrome State Theatre. Its inaugural play in 1981 was The Elephant Man.
One Post Card featuring the US Post Office in Gainesville, Florida. Although this courthouse was built in 1964, the FJC includes this property in its list of Historic Federal Courthouses. In use. It is located at 401 SE First Street.
Curteich Color, Hicks News Agency, Inc., Ocala, Fla.
Jacksonville, FL, Governement [sic] and Postoffice Building
Post Card Collection. One post card featuring the Government and Post Office Building in Jacksonville, Florida. It was known as the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. Constructed of Tennessee marble, it survived the 1901 Jacksonville fire that destroyed 146 blocks and 2,368 buildings; however most of the court records were lost. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here until 1933.
One post card featuring the Post Office in Jacksonville, Florida. No. 11. No. 19635. Will A. Feret and James H. Windrim were the Supervising Architects for this 1895 Post Office which was razed in 1948. Message on back: Jacksonville, Fla- 6/27-25/ Frien Geo: Well we arrived here last Tuesday, expect to be here 8 or 10 days longer. Regards to Shorty and any of the boys who may be around - Hope you are well + etc. Respect. S.Y. Freeman. To: Geroge Williamson. 1639 Thomas St. Baltimore. Md. Postmarked Jun. 28, 1925 with a two cent stamp.
Jacksonville, FL, Post Office and Federal Building
Post card of the Post Office and Federal Building, Jacksonville, Fl. No. 21. No, 5A-H2199. Constructed in 1932 by a Montgomery, AL builder on the site of the (1700) Timuquan Indian Village of Ossachite. The City of Jacksonville purchased the building after the courts moved in 2003. Message on back: Dear Mother. We arrived here safe about 45 minutes late. We still have about 8 hours ride to Miami, take good care of yourself and be careful about everything. It is nice and clear, also warm. Earl. To: Mrs. Ella Craft. 7449 Sommers Rd. W Oak Lane, Phila, Pa. Postmarked Oct. 10, 1948 and no stamp.
Jacksonville, FL, Post Office and Government Building
One Post Card featuring the Post Office and Government Building in Jacksonville, Florida. No. 160. It was razed in 1948. Message on back: Dear Gladys, I am having a fine time. It is very warm. Sara W. To: Miss Gladys Brown. Bayport. L.I. Postmarked Sep. 9 with a one cent stamp.
Post card of the skyline view of the Federal building and Post Office. No. FS-60. No. 24029-B. The city's ever changing skyline is reflected in the downtown view with the new Robert Meyer hotel in the background. Color by C.H. Ruth. Louis A. Simon was the Supervising Architect.
City
One Post Card featuring the Skyscraper District in Jacksovnille, Florida with the 1895 US Post Office and Courthouse in the background. No. A-59843. Copyright 1915 by Stinson and Hargett. Message on back: Jacksonville, Fla. March 26th/16. Father & I are touring the resorts of Florida, have had wonderful trip. Just came up from lovely Old St. Augustine & the south. Will pass through Nash. This week en route home. With love. Cg Belmont Warner. 108 M 19th St. Phila. To: Mrs. M.E. Woodward. Formerly at Belmont Road. Washington. D.C. Postmarked Mar. 27, 1916 with a one cent stamp.
H. & W.B. Drew Co., Jacksonville, Fla.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Jacksonville, FL. No. JK.9. 311 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. It now houses the State Attorney's Office.
Jacksonville, FL, US Post Office and Federal Building
Post card of the U.S. Post Office and Federal Building in Jacksonville, FL. No. 42. No. 76577. This building is not on the National Register of Historic places.
Key West, FL, New Post Office, US Court and Customs House
Sidney M. Aronovitz United States Courthouse
One post card featuring the New Post Office, US Court and Customs House in Key West, Florida. No. 2138N-34. The new federal building was constructed of Key Largo limestone. When completed in September 1932, the Customs House, Post Office and US Court moved in. The Lighthouse Department remained in the old building. In use by the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. It was renamed the Sidney M. Aronovitz United States Courthouse for the US District Judge. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 24, 1983.
Post card of the Post Office in Key West, Fla. No. 67381. This is the beautiful new building of the United States Post Office on Key West, which daily handles more and more mailing matter as the city gradually becomes a resort center of the first rank. It is still in use by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Key West, FL, Post Office and Custom House
One post card featuring the Post Office and Custom House in Key West, Florida. No. A-99773. Built as a post office, custom house, courthouse, and lighthouse quarters. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here until 1932 when the property was transferred to the US Navy. After the Navy declared it surplus, it lay abandoned for nearly twenty years. It was purchased by the State of Florida in 1991 and leased to the Key West Art & Historical Society. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Sep. 20, 1973.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Kissimmee, Fla. No. K-2. No. 78-H1067. On October 9, 1914 the property on the corner of Church & Possell (later renamed Monument) was purchased by the federal government for $5000. On July 3, 1930 Congress passed a bill for the construction of federal buildings and $80,000 was allocated for construction of a post office in Kissimmee, FL. Construction started on March 27, 1930 and ended on February 25, 1932. The post office was dedicated on February 22, 1932 (Washington's birthday) and remained a post office until a new one was built in 1980 on Oak Street. This building was sold to Alan Helman in 1980 and to Sam Ackley in 1989. The building today is known as the Monument Building.
Post card of the Post Office in Live Oak, Fla. This post office was built in 1915 with a structural addition added in early 1965. The Supervising Architect was Oscar Wentworth. It is in use today. It is in Suwanee County in the Middle District of Florida.
Marianna, FL, U.S. Post Office and Federal Building
Two post cards featuring the U.S. Post office and Federal Building in Marianna, Florida. No. M-2. All Marianna federal courts moved to the new U.S. Courthouse in Panama City in 1978. Contrary to several sources reporting "Fate of building unknown" after that move, according to the U.S. Postal Service it remains an operating post office. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1997.
Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
Post card of the US Post Office, Miami Beach, Florida. No. 209. No. 10929. Colour picture publication. Boston 15, Mass. Located at 1300 Washington Avenue, this is a historic 1937 Art Moderne, Art Deco Federal Style designed by Howard Lowell Cheney. The supervising architect was Louis A. Simon. The building has a fountain and murals by Charles Hardman depicting Ponce de Leon's invasion of Florida. This building was and is still in use as a post office. It has never been used as a courthouse.
Miami, FL Post Office and Government Building
Post card of the post office and government building, Miami, Fla. No. A-76011. 100 Northeast 1st Avenue was built by Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor and Oscar Wenderoth. The U.S. District Court for the Soiuthern District of Florida met here until 1933. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on January 4, 1989. Florida artistic series. Message on back: 3-3-21. Dear Friend. to Miss Loraine Egliss. 630 West N. Grand. Springfield, Illinois. No postmark and no stamp.
Post card of the Post Office in Miami, Fla. No. 17068. Between 1931 and 1937 the building was occupied by the Federal Arts Project. In 1937, the building became the First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. of Miami. The bank moved in 1973 and the building was renamed the AmeriFirst Building. It sold in 2014 for $11 million and is now the Miami Center for Architecture and Design. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 4, 1989.
Miami, FL, Post Office and Government Building
Post card of the post office and government building, Miami, Fla. No. A-76011. 100 Northeast 1st Avenue was built by Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor and Oscar Wenderoth. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here until 1933. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on January 4, 1989. Florida artistic series. Message on back: 3-3-21. Dear Friend. to Miss Loraine Egliss. 630 West N. Grand. Springfield, Illinois. No postmark and no stamp.
David W. Dyer Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Miami, Florida. No.5953N-212. The new Miami Post Office, which was opened on July 1, 1933, was built at a cost of $1,500,000. All federal departments, with the exception of the weather bureau, are housed or represented in the new structure. Photo by G. W. Roemer. In 1997 this building was renamed the David W. Dyer Federal Building and US Courthouse for the US District Court judge and 11th Circuit Court Judge. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 14, 1983.
Miami, FL, U.S. Post Office and Federal Buidling
Post card of the US Post Office and Federal building, Miami, Florida. No. 44. 300 Northeast 1st Avenue, the US Post Office and Courthouse was built in 1933 with the Supervising Architect, Louis A. Simon. Named for the 11th Circuit Judge, David W. Dyer.
Novelti-Craft Products Co., Olympia Building, Miami, Fla.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Miami, Florida. No. 45363. No. D139. This building is the largest structure to be built of Windley Key quarried Coquina limestone. The building housed all federal agencies except the Weather Service. The building has been vacant since 2008. In June 2016, Miami Dade College, which oversees three other historically significant buildings, signed a 115 year lease with GSA. Named for the 11th Circuit Judge David W. Dyer.
Dade County Newsdealers Supply Co., Miami, Fla.
Post card of the Post Office building at Ocala Florida. No. E-7144. The building consists of a city block and is a park ornamented by palms and trees. Federal court is held here at stated intervals during the year. The building also houses a number of government offices. In 1900 Congress authorized circuit and district court sittings in Ocala. FJC reports, "The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here until 1956; the U.S. Circuit Court for the Southern District of Florida met here until that court was abolished in 1912." It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Jun. 3, 1999.
Orange County, FL, Orange County Court House
Orange County Court House
Post card of the Orange County Court House, Orlando, Fla. The City Beautiful. No. O-2. No. 8A-H1425. Located at 65 East Central Blvd. it was built between 1926 and 1927 with an annex added in 1960. Prior to this courthouse the county had one which was built in 1892 and demolished in 1957. This county courthouse held the trial of the notorious murderer, Ted Bundy, during which he carved his name into the table where he was sitting. This old county courthouse is now the Historical Society of Central Florida and the Orange County Regional History Center.
Orlando FL U. S. Post Office. No. 5548. This building stood at 44 East Central Blvd., at the corner of Central Blvd. and Court St., between 1917 and 1962. It was a post office between 1917 and 1941. It was known locally as the Federal Building because it housed both the post office and the Orlando office of the IRS. During WW II, it served as the location for draft committee meetings. The post office operations moved to their current location on Jefferson Street in 1941. Ivey's Department store, previously called Yowell-Drew, purchased the property in 1962 and demolished it for a parking lot.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office Bldg. Orl. FL. No. O-118. No. 2B-H369. Orlando "Florida's City Beautiful" is a progressive modern healthful resort amid semi-tropical beauty in the very heart of the Florida Peninsula, and truly represents one of America's loveliest cities. Located at 51 East Jefferson Street. It is no longer a post office or court house.
Orlando, FL, U.S. Post Office in tropical Orlando
Post card of U.S. Post Office in tropical Orlando, Fla. The City Beautiful. No. OK. 20. US Post Office and Courthouse located at 51 East Jefferson St. had Louis A. Simon as the Supervising Architect. It is not on the National Register of Historic Places. The Southern District of Florida met here until the Middle District was created in 1962 which met here until 1974. The building was modified in the mid-2000s for a post office, retail space and Roman Catholic Chancery center.
Orlando, FL, US Post Office. The City Beautiful. and Federal Court House
Post card of the US Post Office, Orlando, FL. The City Beautiful. and Federal Court House. No. O-204. Almost in the geographical center of the state, Orlando is a fast-growing resort and distributing community. It is here that most of Florida's citrus fruit banking is conducted. In fifteen years the city has tripled in population unitl it is now a city of 35,000 year round inhabitants. During the winter months it is host to an additional 35,000 persons from other states. Orlando is known as the City Beautiful for its 33 lakes and parks. Message on back: Feb. 16/48. Dear Emma: We stopped at this P.O. yesterday on our way home from church to mail a letter to Florence. The flowers are just as pretty as they look on the card. Over 500 at S.S. more than 50 for the woman's class and the church is crowded. It does seem fine to see so many of all ages going to S.S. + church. I didn't see you at the last Sunday we were home hope you were not sick-maybe out of the city. Florence says the new pastor is OK. I got one little glimpse of him+liked him. Love. Bella Webster. to Mrs. Frank Laird. 305 S. 8th St. Moorhead, Minn. Postmarked Feb. 17, 1948 with a one cent stamp.
Central Cigar and Tobacco Co., Orlando, Florida.
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Panama City, Fla. No. P.C. 35. No. 48694. This historic building in downtown Panama City was used as a post office and a federal civil facility. The Federal Courthouse was built near this building at 30 West Government Street.
Panama City, FL, United States Post Office
Post Card of the United States Post Office in Panama City, Florida. No. 104-P. No. 15.665. This downtown station post office located at 421 Jenks Avenue was built between 1937 and dedicated on April 29, 1938. It was built with Treasury Dept. funds. It housed the Post Office and other federal agencies. It was never a courthouse. This post office still in use. The Federal Courthouse is now at 30 West Government Street. Message on back: 8-18-45. did intend to write last nite but Conner failed to come out. I will leave here Mon. around noon. I think bus arrives around 4. Guess I'll get home before this. Hazel. To: Dr. A.B. Saunders. 1514 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola, Fla. Postmarked Aug. 18, 1945 with a one cent stamp.
The Dothan Cigar & Candy Company, Panama City, Florida
One post card featuring the famous Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, looking south. No. 14 AT 145. Message on back: Opelika, Alabama. 5/4/51. Dear Friends, Just to say we are on our way home. Expect to be maybe Tue. or Wed. All depends. We sure had hot weather. Is cooler here. Best wishes. Mr. & Mrs. G. Hanpt. To: Mr. & Mrs. G. Vetter. 19 Lamale St., Rochester 17. N.Y. Postmarked May 5, 1951 with a one cent stamp.
Municipal Advertising Board, Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL, New Post Office and Federal Court Building
Winston E. Arnow Federal Building
One post card featuring the New Post Office and Federal Court Building in Pensacola, Florida. New $450,000 post office and federal court building completed November, 1939. In 2010 it was named for District Court Judge, Winston E. Arnow. Message on back: How do you like it? To: Miss Dorothy Saunders. 220 N. Spring Avenue. St. Louis. Missouri. Postmarked Nov. 15, 1939 with a one cent stamp.
Post Office News Stand, Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL, New United Sates Post Office and Federal Court House
One post card featuring the New United States Post Office and Federal Court House in Pensacola, Florida. No. 67807. Built on the site of the 1883 Escambia County Courthouse. Completed in 1939 in the classic WPA Modern architectural style. After about a 20 year renovation, it is back in use as a federal court facility. Message on back: Well this is the funniest vacation I've ever been on. It's rained steadily everyday until today - This is the first time we've seen the sun, and we've just been swimming twice! I'll see you on Thursday. Love, Julia. Tell everybody hey. I haven't forgotten you Wimpy. Marte. To: Miss Winifred Piltman. 302 - 17th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Post Office Newstand, Pensacola, Florida
One post card featuring the post office in Pensacola, Florida. No. D-362. Located at 100 North Palafox Street, Louis A. Simon was the supervising architect.
Pensacola, FL, Post Office and Custom House
Two post cards featuring the Post Office and Custom House in Pensacola, Florida. No. C 5472. Work began in 1884 after an 1880 fire destroyed the prior customs house. The building was abandoned about 1932 then exchanged in 1938 for Escambia County land where the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse was built. Later used as the "new" Escambia County courthouse. Now houses various county offices. It is located at 223 South Palafox Street. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1997. Message on back: We are having the time of our lives. Will see you next week - and tell you all it is beautiful. Wish my Kim were with me. Kiss the boy for me. Bell. to Mrs. A. W. Bell. Woodlawn. Alabama.
Pensacola, FL, U.S. Post Office and Federal Building
One post card featuring the U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, Pensacola, Fla. No. 2B-H1038. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Aug. 11, 2014. Message on back: Wednesday, 2-9-55. Haven't heard from you. Hope both are O.K. Did you get washed away Sat -? Send me a card if you haven't had time to write. We almost washed away Sat. P.M. It is miserable here at times. I thought perhaps Mike had a spell - Write me Bubber. To: Mrs. Dorothy Steward. 10 Brown St. Fiarhope. Ala. Gen. Del. Postmarked Feb. 9, 1955 with two one cent stamps.
Pensacola, FL, United States Post Office and Court House
One post card featuring the United States Post Office and Court House, Pensacola, Fla. No. K-44-D-2. Louis A. Simon was the supervising architect. Message on back: Dear Lovie + Creech. Mattie. Mr. Stern + I started to Cuba in Florida just now eating supper. Will send fore another card later. J.G. Saunders. To: Miss Lovie Roburn. Bardwell, Ky.
U. S. Post Office and Cusom House Tampa, Florida. Lo' Keeds! Old Stomping Grouds Hows The young'uns? Awful hot + dry. Dad, M. L. +A 1401 Indiana Houston Texas
Two post cards of the U.S. Post Office in Sarasota, Fla. The Air Conditioned City. No. S-24. No. 57. No. 24939 N. The Federal Building at 111 South Orange Avenue was constructed as a US Post Office with a WPA federal subsidy of $175,000. It was designed in the Classical design of the Corinthian type although it is Neoclassical Revival in style. It was designed by George Albree Freeman. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Mar. 22, 1984. It was never used as a courthouse only a post office and federal building. Tropical Sarasota, Florida, Center of Gulf Coast tourist activities, offers attractions such as the Ringling Art Museum, World's Largest Trailer Park, While Gulf Beaches and it is the Winter Home of Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey Circus. The Sarasota Post Office, located on Orange Avenue close to the down town section is one of the finest federal buildings in the State of Florida and was dedicated on Feb. 16, 1935. It was constructed at a cost of $165,000 of Treverstine Rock and Texas Sandstone. Message on back: R. 10/19/51. ans.12/13/51. Hi Fay! Thank you for your lovely cards. They've all been new to me. I hope this one is welcome. Love, Rosie. Mrs. R. Linjer, Wither Wis. To: Fay Beeching, Box 6, Galvin, Wash. Postmarked Oct. 16, 1951. Message on back: Sun. Jan. 28-48. Dear Mrs. NaPier. Just was over to call on Ollie & George. George was not home so we will go back before we leave. They are just fine and we are having a nice trip, but is terribly cold here! I am writing this with my coat on. We are staying at the Mira Mar hotel, We go to Miami more. Gail & Nathan. To: Mrs. Hilary NaPier. S. Elizabeth St., Sims, Ohio. Postmarked Jan. 29, 1940.
E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. and M.W. Russell, Sarasota, Florida
Governor's House
One Post Card featuring the Post Office in St. Augustine, Florida. No. 39K. No. 30110. Inscription reads "On the Plaza de la Constitution, in the center of the city, beside the Catherdral with its quaint Moorish belfry, stands the old Governor's Palace, now used as a Post Office and Public Library. The building is a beautiful example of the Old Spanish architecture." Located at 48 King Street this was the Governor's house or government house during the Spanish Colonial period. It was renamed the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse after Spain ceded the property to the U.S. in 1821.
Florida Souvenir Co., St. Augustine, Fla.
One post card featuring the U.S. Post Office in St. Augustine, Florida. No.21259. Inscription reads "The oldest Government Office Building in the United States. One of the historical points of interest in St. Augustine." After 1821 the Governor's house became a courthouse, post office and office building. Use as a courthouse ended in 1891. The post office remained until 1965. It is now the Government House Museum and houses the Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 7, 2014.
W.J. Harris Co., Inc., St. Augustine, Fla.
St. Petersburg, FL, United States Post Office
Post card of the United States Post Office, St. Petersburg, Florida. No. FNC-4292. No. 46364. Located at 3135 First Avenue North, building one and two were built in 1956 and building three in 1984. It is still in use as a post office and has always been a post office. It was never used as a courthouse. Message on back: New modern post office - St. Petersburg Fla. For Evelyn - This is close to us. Color photo by Ted Lagerberg.
St. Petersburg, FL, US Open Air Outdoor Post Office
Three post cards of the U.S. Open Air Post Office in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Sunshine City. No. 57. No. 8311N. No. 27758-82. No. P-150. This post office located at 400 First Avenue North was built between 1916-1917 in the Mediterranean Revival Style. The architect was George W. Stuart who also drew the plans for the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The people of St. Petersburg finally sold the government on the idea of building an open air postoffice which is sheltered only by a roof as all boxes, windows and writing tables are in the open. It is never uncomfortable even at the peak of the calendar winter. This post office has been in continuous use since 1916 and it has only been a post office.
Webbs, The world's most unusual drug store, and E.C. Robison, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tallahassee, FL, Airplane View of U.S. Post Office and Government Building
One post card featuring an Airplane view of the US Post Office and Government Building in Tallahassee, Florida. No. T53. No. 4574. Built in 1936 it was known as the United States Post Office and Courthouse. It is still in use as a court.
One post card featuring the Post Office in Tallahassee, Florida. No. 77298. Located at 110 East Park Avenue. Message on back: Many thanks for the lovely card. No. we didn't build our home ourselves. Bought it while it was being built. It has six rooms and bath. Is built on a real large lot. We are really proud of it. Write again soon. Marguerite. Mrs. Howard Langston. 715 Caliark Street. Tallahassee, Florida. To: Mrs. Fay Beeching. Box 6. Galvin, Washington. R. 4/10/50 A. 6/20/50. Postmarked April 4, 1950 with a one cent stamp.
Tallahassee, FL, Post Office and Government Court House
One post card featuring the Post Office and Government Court House in Tallahassee, Florida. No. 7A-H1281. Another WPA building, this one in the Georgian Revival style. It includes eight Treasury Department, New Deal, Fine Arts Edward Ulreich murals of Florida history. In use as a court facility.
Asheville Post card Co., Asheville, N.C.
City Hall
One Post Card featuring the post-office in Tallahassee, Fla. The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida met here until 1936. The US Circuit Court for the Northern District of Florida met here until that court was abolished in 1912. Served as the Tallahassee city hall from around 1935 until 1964. Razed in 1964.
One post card featuring the US Post Office in Tallahassee, Florida. No. D-8. No. 29319. Tallahassee, Florida's Capital City stands upon a site which encompasses a wealth of history, tradition and legend. Still in use as a court.
Tallahassee News Co., Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL, U.S. Post Office and Government Building by Night
Two post cards featuring the US Post Office and Government Building by night in Tallahassee, Florida. No. T-43. No. 7A-H3003. Louis A. Simon was the supervising architect and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 24, 1979 as part of the Park Avenue Historic District.
Post card of the Custom House and Post Office in Tampa, Florida. No. 15509. The U. S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 1974. Message on back: Will write you later. D. To. Mr. A. P. Tanner, New London, Postmarked Apr. 18, 1913 with a one cent stamp.
Post card of the post office and custom house in Tampa, FL. No. 26276-10. This building houses 15 U.S. Government activities including official headquarters of Collector of Customs and Immigration Service for the entire District of FL. The Post Office Department includes the Postal Savings Bank for Tampa and Postal Savings Depository for S. FL. Tampa is one of the 50 selected industrial cities in the U.S. rated by the U.S. Post Office Department.
Tampa, FL, Federal building, Post office, Custom House
Post card of the post office and custom house, federal building in Tampa, Fla. No. 9. In this building are located all of the Federal Government Agencies embracing this territory. This is said to be one of the finest buildings in the south. Courtesy of the Tourist Information Bureau of the Tampa (Fla.) Board of Trade. By 1984 the court, its clerk, and the marshal service were the only tenants. After the court left, and after a $27 million dollar renovation, in 2014 the building became the Le Meridien Hotel.
Post card of the Post Office in Tampa, Florida. No. 67396. No. T-55. Tichnor Quality views by Tichnor Bros., Boston, Mass. Built between 1902-1904. This building was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Jun. 7, 1974.
Post card of the Post Office and Custom House, Tampa, Fla. No. 9283. Located at 601 Florida Avenue, James Knox Taylor was the Supervising Architect, Message on back: Hello! How are you enjoying times now fine I know? I am still have a good time. Went to a picnic yesterday on the river had a good time. Would have enjoyed it better if you had been there. Say won't you send me one of your pictures? If you will I sure will appreciate it. Ans. Smore Friend. To Miss Seay Dormasy. Dade City Florida.
A.C. Bosselman & Co., New York (Germany)
Post card of the Post Office and Custom House, Tampa, Fla. No. A-51215. The U.S. District Court shared the third floor with the U.S. Weather Service. The Post Office moved to the basement in 1968. The Public Health Service moved into its first floor space.
West Palm Beach County Courthouse
Post card of the Court House in West Palm Beach, Fla. No. 184. No. 1252N. Located at 300 North Dixie Highway this courthouse was built in 1916. It was the Palm Beach Courthouse. It became the Palm Beach County History Museum and the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. West Palm Beach is on the most easterly point of land in the entire state of Florida. It is the county seat of Palm Beach County. Lake Worth separates this city from the city of Palm Beach. Three free bridges span the lake to connect these two complementary towns.
Post card of the New Post Office in West Palm Beach, Florida. No. 47. No. 1582N. Photo by Sanderson. Located at 400-416 South Olive Street, the US Federal Building and Post Office was built between July 1936 and May 1, 1937. It was razed in 1979 to make way for affordable housing as the St. James Residence. It was used as a post office and government offices, but it was never used as a courthouse. West Palm Beach is a modern city, metropolitan and cosmopolitan enough to offer every facility, accommodation and amusement, yet lacking the roar and struggle of the great city. To the east is Lake Worth, a salt water tidal lake of great beauty. Message on back: West Palm Beach, Feb. 5, 1939. Dear Ann Reg & Nana. Well today is very warm. Only wish I could send some of it home. Hope Ann you are feeling OK. and sure would love to hear from you. How is Reg has he see a Dr. yet he better had. Love from both of us. Mr. & Mrs. Reg. Pearce. Brells N.J. Postmarked Feb. 5, 1939 with a one cent stamp.