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The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Courthouses
Buildings
Miscellaneous
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.
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.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Post Offices
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
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.
Clearwater, FL, United States Post Office
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of 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.
Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
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
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.
David W. Dyer Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
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 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.
Custom House
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.
Sidney M. Aronovitz United States Courthouse
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, New Post Office, US Court and Customs House
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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
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 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.
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, 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)
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 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. 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor's House
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
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 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, United States Post Office and Court House
Winston E. Arnow Federal Building
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.
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, 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, New Post Office and Federal Court 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
The United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
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)
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Post card of the U.S. Post Office in Selma, Ala. No. 4. No. OB711-N. This post office located at 908 Alabama Avenue was entered on the national Register of Historic Places on Mar. 26, 1976. It is still in use.
Selma Stationery Co. (distributor); Curteich-Chicago Post Card
Post card of the government building in Selma, Ala. No. 6. No. 16459. A memorial to two Alabama Senators, John Tyler Morgan and Edmund Winston Pettus was placed on the sidewalk in front of the building. Both died in 1907. The U.S. Circuit Court for the Southern District of Alabama met here until that court was abolished in 1912. In use.
Mobile, AL, US Court House and Custom House US Post Office at Left
John Archibald Campbell United States Courthouse
Post Card of US Court House and Custom House, US Post Office at the left, Mobile, Ala. No. 7A-H2625. Named the John Archibald Campbell US Courthouse in 1981 for the associate justice of the US Supreme Court and Assistant Secretary of War for the Confederate States. Building was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 8, 2008. Building is still in use. The US Post Office built in 1916, now adjacent to the 1934 courthouse did not contain court facilities but the building is usually included in the post cards.
Mobile, AL, Post Office and Federal Building
Post card of Post Office and Federal Building, Mobile, Ala. No. 22. Supervising architect Louis A. Simon. No. 17691. This is one of Mobile's most handsome buildings. The two federal structures occupy the entire block of frontage on St. Joseph Street, from St. Michael to St. Louis Streets, housing all Federal agencies in the City of Mobile. Copyright by Overbey's Studio. Message on back of card 2: Have I sent you this view? Will send more in envelope next week. Am out of cards at present. I like all views. Mrs. Clara Moody. Rt. 1, Box 377-D, Mobile, Ala. To: Mrs. Fay Beeching. Box 6, Galvin, Wash. Recd. 9/22/244. Ans. 1/3/45. Postmarked Sep. 16, 1944 with a one cent stamp.
Mobile, AL, New Post Office, St. Joseph Street
Post Card of New Post Office, St. Joseph St., Mobile, AL. No. 17691. Designed by Carey and Dowling, Mobile architects. An extension, designed by Louis Simon, added in 1904. The building was named after the Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Archibald Campbell. Message on back: Hello Uncle John and Aunt Hattie. Miss babies and I am certainly enjoying the Sunny South. Enjoying this so much. Going to see the orange groves today. Love to all. To: Mr & Mrs. J. H. Reuter. 1316 Palymoth Ave. Toledo, Ohio. Postmarked Aug. 10, 1920 with a one cent stamp. Copyright by Overbey's Studio.
Mobile, AL, Post Office, St. Joseph Street
Post card of Post Office in Mobile, Ala. No. 22. No. 17691. U. S. Court House and Custom House at 113 St. Joseph Street. This is Mobile's most handsome building; it occupies a space of 116 ft. x 160 feet. The construction work was begun August, 1914, and completed September, 1916. The building is two stories high and fireproof, the exterior is Alabama white marble, while the screen work, boxes, etc. are bronze. There are very elaborate decorations throughout the building, the gold leaf decorations alone costing approximately $2,500. The heating system is the latest, thermostat controlled. The approximate cost of site, building, equipment and furnishings is $425,000. Copyright by Overbey's Studio, Mobile, Ala. The US Court House and Custom House was named the John Archibald Campbell United States Courthouse in 1981.
Royal St. Looking South Showing Post Office, City Bank Building & Van Antwerp Building, Mobile, Ala.
Post Card Collection - One post card featuring Royal Street looking south showing Post Office, City Bank Building, and Van Antwerp Building in Mobile, Alabama.
Post card of the Post Office in Mobile, Ala. (Number 5151). The Royal St. vestibule had twin 3-story cast-iron stairways. The 3rd floor courtoom had a skylight. The U.S. Circuit Court for the Southern District of Alabama met here until that court was abolished in 1912. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama met here until 1934. Razed in 1963. It was known as the U.S. Custom House and Post Office. Message on back: From Gussie. To: Mrs. Wilson Westfall. Brookton. New. York.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
George W. Andrews Federal Building and United States Courthouse
One post card featuring the United States Post Office in Opelika, Alabama. No. 1. No. 14361 N. Located at 701 Avenue A and the supervising architect was acting James A. Wetmore. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Nov. 18, 1976. In 1968 it was named after the Congressional Representative George W. Andrews.
Opelika, AL, United States Post Office and Court House
Three post cards featuring the United States Post Office and Court House in Opelika, Alabama. An extensive renovation of the second floor district court space and the first floor bankruptcy court space in 1996 repaired the deteriorating building. In use by district and bankruptcy courts. It was originally named the U.S. Post Office and in 1968 was renamed the George W. Andrews Federal Building and United States Courthouse. Message on back: Dear Gram. Am having fun. The weather is very hot. The mountains aren't very high. Love. Deb. To: Mrs. Frank Soothill. Thossmor Ill. Postmarked Jun 27, 1948 with a one cent stamp.
Frank M. Johnson Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Post card of the U.S. Post Office, Montgomery, Alabama. No. 5C-K770. The courthouse was built on property the government bought from a local Methodist church for $114,000. The property was donated to the church under the restriction that it remain for religious purposes. The donor's grandaughter challenged the sale. Shockingly, she lost. Building is still in use. Building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1998. In 1992 It was renamed the Frank M. Johnson Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
Post Card of the U.S. Post Office in Montgomery, AL. No. M-9. No. 6A-H1703. James A. Wetmore was the acting supervising Architect. Building was renamed in 1992 the Frank M. Johnson Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse for the US District Court Judge for the Middle District of Alabama and US Circuit Judge. Message on back: Dear Dad: Well here I am way down in Alabama. Having a wonderful time at Prayer Conference. Montgomery is a pretty city - it was the capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Heard from Mother that you can move your fingers & wiggle your toes - Good. Love & Prayers. Ken. To: Mr. C. W. Richardson. Rivermont Nursing Home, Shadwell, VA. Postmarked Sep 22, 194(0) with a one cent stamp.
Montgomery, AL, United States Post Office
Post Card of the United Stqtes Post Office in Montgomery, Alabama. No. M-104. No. 16027. United States Post Office and Courthouse at 15 Lee Street. Original name was the US Post Office and Courthouse. In 1992 it was named for Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Colourpicture publication, Cambridge, Mass. Message on back: Mailed Sadie's & Ruth's candy from here. Bought stamps for Mr. Gower & us. To. LD, E & Mr. Gower. August 8, 1945.
Post card of the Post Office in Montgomery, Ala. No. E 16122. The original name was U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. The supervising architect might have been Mifflin E. Bell. It was never placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was razed in 1962. Message on back: Friday eve. This has been one of the hottest days I ever felt. I wonder if it is this hot in Boaz. I have not made any plans for the Fourth - Was in Knoxville last year and certainly had a big time. Wish I could have gone again this summer. Hope you will have a big time on the 4th. A.S. To: Mr. Lillious Sparks, Boaz, Ala. Postmarked Jun 26, 1909 with a one cent stamp.
The Photograph Comany, NY, city (Germany)
Montgomery, AL, Post Office and Federal Building
Post card of the Post Office and Federal Building in Montgomery, Ala. No. A-14948. The U.S. Circuit Court for the Middle District of Alabama met here until that court was abolished in 1912. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit met here from 1903 until 1933. The US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama met here until 1933. It was razed in 1962.
T.J. Mattox Cigar & Tobacco Co., Montgomery, Ala.
Post card of the Post Office in Dothan, Ala. No. 95701. C.T. American Art. The original name was Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. The US Circuit Court for the Middle District of Alabama met here until that court was abolished in 1912. The post office relocated in 1964. The second floor courtroom was renovated in 1998. Building is still in use.
Post card of the United States Post Office in Dothan, Alabama. No. 105-D. Photo by the Raines Studio. A colour picture publication. Boston 15, Mass. This courthouse at 100 West Troy Street was built between 1910 and 1911 by Supervising Architect, James Knox Taylor or Oscar Wenderoth. It was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974. Message on back: Hi Bob. Thought you might like a card of here. Letter follows soon. Chuck. To: W.R. Tharp. 422 N. 38th St. Louisville 12 Kentucky. Postmarked Sep 28, 1950 with a one cent stamp.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Souvenir Post Card Co., New York. Printed in Germany
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business
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
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.
Birmingham, AL, U.S. Post Office and Federal Building
Robert S. Vance Federal Building and United States Courthouse
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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, Post Office and Federal Court House
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
Courthouses; Buildings
Post Card of the U.S. Post Office at Tuscaloosa, Ala. No. T-2. No. 3B-H1457. The building was acquired by teh 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.