Anniston, AL, Post Office and Federal Court House
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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Postcard of the Post Office and Federal Court House in Anniston AL. No. 36895. Complete plans for an entirely different building in a Colonial style were finished in 1902 and a contract let. Construction of the foundation had begun when the building was redesigned. The Circuit Court met here until that court was abolished in 1912. The original name was the US Post Office, Federal Building and Courthouse.
Northern District of Alabama
Post card of the US Post Office in Anniston, AL. No. 20768. No. 20. Anniston, "The Pearl of the South", nestled amid the foothills of the Appalachian Range of the Blue Ridge Mountains, ranks fourth in the State's industrial centers, and is located in the brown ore district, surrounded by a rich mineral, agricultural and forest area. A two-story rear addition and full basement was built in 1934. The post office relocated in 1962. The building was renovated in 1963-1964. In use.
Anniston, AL, US Court house and Post Office
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Anniston, AL. No. 20. No. 20768. Built in 1934-1935. Two story rear addition. Message on the back from January 8, 1952. Dear Mrs. Morarske. Mrs. Gurtis Hopemont sent me one of your cards. I'll be glad to trade duplicate P.O. cards with you. I have lots of them. Chas. W. Tenrick. Postmaster. Hollywood, Florida. to Mrs. Shirley Morarske, Box 325, Poynette, Wisc.
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Post Card of the aerial view of Birmingham, AL, No. B 47. Birmingham, leading industrial center of the South, is located in central Alabama. The only spot in the world where coal, iron ore and limestone are found together in large deposits. One of the beautiful sights here is the 60 ton iron man "Vulcan" on top of Red Mountain. It is the largest cast-iron statue in the world, and, with the exception of the Statue of Liberty, the highest statue in America. Message on back: Mamie I am away up here in 'them thair mountains'. Wish you were here. We would sure see this place. Love. Stell. To: Miss Mamie Wells, 34 Wright St., Sumter, SC. One cent stamp. Postmarked Feb. 22, 1951.
Birmingham, AL, Downtown business section
Post card of the downtown business section with Red Mountain in the distance. Birmingham, Ala. No. 4A-H880. Message on front: Hope you had a fine Thanksgiving. Message on Back: Dear Baker and Ruth,- 11/30/34. Got this card while in B'ham at state Baptist Convention to send but lost your address...Mity glad get your letter...Think you all doing fine...We miss you...See Thomas has left Southside...saw Kamp at Convention. I am going to Board Meet 13th Dec. Hope see your folks. Ernestine is still at college. Rest of us all O.K.---I am still at Fayette but #want to go into Evangelistic Work... had letter from Met...Hope you all O.K. Write when you have time. W.R.S. To: Baker Cope & Wife. Route # 1. Box 86. Somer, Iowa. Postmarked Dec. 1, 1934
Post card of the Birmingham AL Post Office. No. 11739. Required a one cent stamp. Original name was the U.S. Post Office and Federal Building. It was never on the National Register of Historic Places.
Robert S. Vance Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Post Card of the Post Office, Birmingham, AL, No. 48. Two million dollar Birmingham Post Office and Federal Building, built of white Alabama and Georgia marble. One of the most beautiful public buildings in the country. No. 1208.
Post Card of the Post Office in Birmingham AL. No. 67. No 20139N. The card was probably published about 1945. This building is located at 1800 Fifth Avenue North.
Birmingham, AL, Prospectus PO and Courthouse
Post Card of the Prospectus of the US Post Office and Court House, Birmingham, ALA. No. A-60328. The proposed new Post Office and Court House is to be located on Fifth Ave., and Nineteenth Street and will cover space appx. 200 by 400 sq. ft. and something less than 200,000 sq. ft. of floor space. Began construction May 1, 1917 and is to be completed March 1919. This building will be of fire proof construction throughout. Exterior will be of Georgia Marble. The total cost with furnishings will be $1,000,000. The corner stone was laid by the Grand Lodge of Alabama, A.F. and A.M. May 15, 1918.
Post card of Birmingham Post Office. No. 14277. Built 1892. Architect may have been William A. Freret. The Headquarters for the ND of AL moved from Huntsville to Birmingham in 1885 with offices in the 2nd Avenue building until 1921. The US District Court of the ND of AL met here until 1921. The US Circuit Court for the ND of AL met here until that court was abolished in 1912. Razed in early 1900s. Message on back: Postmarked March 23, 1911. Saturday. Letter read. Will write tomorrow if nothing happens to prevent. All well. Lovingly Lois. To Mrs. R.L. Burrnett, Newbern, Ala. Via Akron.
Post Card of the US Post Office in Birmingham AL. No. 65507. Tichnor Quality Views. Post Marked Oct. 8, 1940. One cent stamp. Message on back: Hey! How do you feel. I'm going to church. Wish you were here to go with me. Hope you are enjoying yourself. Sam. To Miss Marie Tucker. 407 5 St. W. Rome, GA c/o Mrs. C.A. Davis.
Birmingham, AL, U.S. Post Office and Federal Building
Post Card of the US Post Office and Federal Building, Birmingham, AL. No. B-17. No. 2B-H338. Distributed by Moore News Co., Birmingham, AL. Building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1976.
Birmingham, AL, U.S. Post Office at 5th Ave.
Post Card of the Birmingham Post Office at 5th Ave. and 19th Street North. Post Card No. 87930. Built appx. 1926. Supervising Architect was James A. Wetmore (acting). Was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1976.
Post Card of US Post Office in Birmingham. No. 129452. The original name was US Federal Building and Courthouse. It was renamed in 1990 to the Robert S. Vance Federal Building and US Courthouse for the judge of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals assassinated in December 1989. Extensive renovations were made in 2012-13. Message on back: Date of 1937.
Post Card of the US Post Office, Birmingham, AL. No. 2. No. 27112N. Built from 1918 to 1921. James A. Wetmore, Acting Architect. Construction began in 1918 after being delayed by WWI. The US District Court moved here from the 2nd Ave building when the original two story building was completed in 1921. Message on back: Birmingham Ala. Dec. 12, 1923. The sun showed a little today but will try it further South. Will leave on Sun. R. Bd 9 in the morning and travel the 260 mi. to Pensacola Fla. Send my mail there if will get there by Wed. Dec. 19. Will let you know where next stop will be. yours. J. Eft. To Mr. Geo. Eft. El Paso, Ill. Postmarked Dec. 12, 1923 with a one cent stamp.
Two post cards of the US Post Office and Federal Building. No. 65507. In 1926 the roof was removed and the present third and fourth floors were added. The district court moved to the Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse in 1987. Extensive renovations were made in 2012-13. It is in use now for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. US Post Office and Federal Buidling, on corner of 5th Ave and 19th St built with AL and GA white marble, costing 2 1/2 million dollars, is considered one of the outstanding buildings in the entire south. Message on back: 8-(15-16) 45. 1224 So. 20th St. B'ham Ala. 9-17-41. Dear Ira Lee: Have been meaning to write you for a long time. Went by your office Labor Day but of course it was closed. Had lots to tell you but guess I'll have to wait till Tues. Write me all the Corinth News. About all I get is thru Gertrude. Love Sadis. To: Mrs. Thomas Hardin. Corinth. Mississippi. Postmarked Sep 18, 1941 with a For Defense one cent stamp.
Faulkner Novelty Co., Publishers, Birmingham, Ala
Birmingham, AL, US Post Office and Custom House
Post Card of Birmingham AL, US Post Office and Custom House. Series No. 2534. Birmingham, Ala. Art publishers to their majesties the King and Queen. Has a one cent stamp. Post marked Apr. 8 , 1912. Original name was the U.S. Post Office and Federal Building and Custom House. It was razed in the early 1900s. Message on back: Guess you will be surprised to hear from me here. I am at work for the T.C.&I. as chemist. Dandy job and I like it fine. Write to me at 2109 Ave. H. Ensley Ala. Wesley Davis. to Mr. Crouch Baldwin, Dawson, Ga.
Birmingham, AL, US Post Office at 5th Ave. North
Post Card of Birmingham Post Office at 5th and 19th. No. R-87930. Original Name, U.S. Federal Building and Courthouse and located at 1500 Fifth Avenue North.
Birmingham, AL, View of the business section
Two post cards of the view of the business section of Birmingham, AL. No. 74. Newest skyline photo of the Magic City, looking southeast, with the U.S. Post Office in foreground and Red Mountain in distance. Birmingham has a 27 story office building, the Comer Bldg., and some of the finest hotels in the south. No. 19046N. Message on back: Bham, Ala. Dear Friend. Haven't forgotten you but have been so busy I haven't found time to write. Found my mother required constant attention. She is getter better very slowly. We are up to see the doctors for a check up. J. is getting anxious for me to come to Tacoma. He doesn't like at all. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Will try to write you later. Love to all, Clara M.S. To: Mrs. Ivan Wells. 608 1/2 Walnut St. Grand Forks. N. Dakota. Postmarked Nov. 24, 1942.
Post Card of Decatur, AL Post Office. No. 123583. Tichnor Quality views. Located at 408 Bank Street. It was built in 1925 in the Georgia Revival style. Served as a post office until 1964. Oral history supports court being held here. From 1964 until 2014 it was used by the Decatur City Schools. In 2014 it was sold for commercial use. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Mar. 27, 1980.
Knoxville Engraving Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
Decatur, AL, Post Office and Federal Building
Seybourn H. Lynne Federal Building
Post Card of the Post Office and Federal Building in Decatur. AL No. 100394. This Post Office, Federal Building and Courthouse was built in 1964. In 1995 it was named the Seybourn H. Lynne Federal Building. It houses the US District Court and the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
Scenic South Card Co., Bessemer. ALA. 35020
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Decatur, Ala. No. 6A623-N. This was a post office but oral history indicates that court was held in this building at 408 Bank Street. Message on Back: R 8/15/50. a 11/2/50. We have had nice summer but need some rain now. Am getting ready to plant fall bulbs and shrubs. Have some already in. It is a job but awfully pretty in spring. I have some pretty glads all summer. Mums look nice too. Hope have some nice blooms there too. Write again. Mrs. James E. Jarrett. Box 589. Bassett, Virginia. To: Fay. Beeching. Box 6. Galvin, Wash. Postmarked Aug 11, 1950 with a one cent stamp.
Justice John McKinley Federal Building
Post Card of the US Post Office in Florence, AL. No. 71694-N. Built between 1911-1913. It was renamed the Justice John McKinley Building for the US Senator from Alabama and Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. It was placed on the National Register Of Historic Places on Dec. 18, 2001.
Two post cards of the Post Office in Gadsden, Ala. No. 6. No. 16910. Built between 1910-1913. U.S. Post Office, U.S. Federal Building and Courthouse. A one story post office completed in 1910. Two floors were added in 1913 creating the court facilities. Those facilites were used by the U.S. District Court. The US Circuit Court of the Northern District of Alabama met here until that court was abolished in 1912. No longer in use. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1976. Message on back: 14th Monday morn. Haven't heard since you left B. Still looking. We are doing fine. But its still dry and hot. Rite us when you can. Lots of love. To: Mrs. E A Hooper. 321 Lamar Ave. Selma, Ala It is postmarked Sep 14, 1931 with a one cent stamp.
Post Card of the US Post Office in Gadsden, Ala. No. 16910. Message on back: My dearest friend. Will send you a long letter some time this week. Am making your mother frame picture to hang. Will send you some soon. Kisses XXXXX. Miss R. Pattley. From Fisher with best wishes and love. Address of the Post Office is 600 Broad Street and was built in 1936.
Post Card of the Post Office in Gadsden, Alabama, No. 34. Natural Color Post Card. No. 15027N. A rear three story extension was added in 1936. A 1959 fire damaged part of the courtoom ceiling. The court facilities were used by the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts until it was closed.
Post Card of the U.S. Post Office in Gadsden, Ala. No. 107. The supervising Architect was Louis A. Simon. The name was the US Federal Building and Courthouse. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1976. Tichnor Quality Views. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc. Boston, Mass.
Post Card of the Government Building in Huntsville, Ala. No. 20101. Built 1888-1890. Original name was U.S. Post Office and Federal Court House. Courtroom and related personnel were on the 2nd floor. Jury rooms on the 3rd. Ceased to be a court facility in 1936 but was used by various lodges from 1947-1954. Razed in 1954. Now a city parking lot. Post marked Feb. 3, 1909. Message on back: Dear Nellie. Your letter received. What has become of my 10 pages I wrote the day before the little boy. I hope it is not lost as it was important. I wish you all had that. I can say of myself I thought that was the reason I did not get a letter. I wrote in on the 2. Have you not received it? I will give the little one his letter when he come from school. He had given up hope of getting it. You have my sympathy with the sick ones. I will write in a day or 2. With Love John. To Miss Nellie King, Binghampton, NW. 116 Washington St. Postmarked Feb. 3, 1909.
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Huntsville, AL, U.S. Post Office and Court House
Two post cards of the U.S. Post Office and Court House in Huntsville, Ala. No. H-6. Built in 1936 and known as the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse located at 101 Holmes Avenue. Louis A. Simon was the supervising architect. The courtroom on the 2nd floor includes a Xavier Gonzalez, 1937 WPA mural of five figures engaged in art, industry, agriculture, and family activities. Still in use. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Sept. 22, 1980. No. OB-H2672. Message on back: Having a nice visit here. Came Oct. 5. Leave Thursday. Bess & J.A. To: Mrs. Grace Moore & family. Myrtle Ave. Dover, N.J. Postmarked Oct. 15, 1952 with a three cent stamp.
City Hall
Post Card of the Post Office in Jasper, Ala. Located at 400 19th Street it was built between 1917 and 1919 for the sum of $91,328. It served as a post office until 1968. The City of Jasper purchased it in 1968 to serve as City Hall. It was renovated in 1969 and 1989. It still serves as the City Hall. It houses the Municipal Court. Oral history supports court being held here.
Post Card of the Post Office at Tuskaloosa, Ala. No. P3F1. Drawing by M.C. Williamson. Post Card by S.D. Bustiq. Located at 2201 University Blvd. It was built from 1909 until 1910. It is now the Tuscaloosa City Hall. Message on Back: Tuscaloosa. Season's greetings to you all and loving wishes for a Merry Christmas. Elixabeth S. Bradford 1925 Broad St. To: Miss Beckwith 824 Second Av, Detroit, Mich. Postmarked Dec. 21, 1909 with a one cent stamp.
Post Card of the U.S. Post Office at Tuscaloosa, Ala. No. T-2. No. 3B-H1457. The building was acquired by the City of Tuscaloosa in 1968. It is now the Tuscaloosa City Hall. The federal courtroom was, and the city council chamber is, on the second floor. Genuine Curteich Chicago Art Colortone.
Post Card of the Post Office in Tuscaloosa, Ala. No. A-71628. U.S. Post Office and Federal Courthouse located at 2201 University Blvd. and the supervising architect was James Knox Taylor. Building was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1986 as part of Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District. It is now Tuscaloosa City Hall.