The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Post office buildings
U.S. Post Office, Bartow, Fla. No. B-1.No. 6B-H72. Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art post card. Postmarked May 12, 1955 with a two cent stamp. Message on back: 1:50 Thurs. May 12, 1955. Wouldn't you know? The sign on Dave Roberts' Camera Shop on E. Main St. says closed to catch up on our finishing. Back at 3:30 pm. With help of friendly next door cat lady, I call him and got wife Lila so will now try to find the lab down the street several blocks. F. Box 105, Akron, 9, O.
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Post offices
Post Office, Bradenton, Fla -8-D-2 No 31828
Post Office in Bradenton, Florida. Postmarked Mar. 1, 1962 with a three cent stamp. Message on Back: 11 08 37th Ave. West. Thursday. Hi Ella, Suppose you go out today just wondering if you go out without hat or coat like we do, it has been hot ever since we are here. was quite a change at first but nice now. we enjoy it. Does Helen going stay longer in Texas or are they homeward. Regards. Anna Mary. To: Miss Ella Schellbas. 1004 E. Genesee. Sagmaw, Mich.
Harold R. Smith, Photographer, Bradenton, Florida
Post Office. Bradenton, Florida. Postmarked Jan. 5, 1953 with a two cent stamp. Message on Back: Jan. 3-43. Dear Laura;- I am right fond of this building quite central. It quite cold to-night. I would like to hear from you. 320 8th St. W. % W. Rogers. A Happy New Year. M. Shannon. To: Miss Laura Blood. Rugby rd. Schenectady, N.Y.
Clearwater FLA United States Post Office, C-65 The Springtime City
C-65 United States Post Office, Clearwater, FLA, -The Springtime City, 4A-H1085
U S Post Office, Clearwater, Florida C141
Dayton Beach Floria U S Post Office and Waterfront Park 2
U S Post Office and Waterfront Park Daytona Beach, Florida 2, No 63468, 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. Mrs Kitty Millican, Traffic Dept Sou Bell Tell and Tel Co, Chattanooga, Tenn. 7 -2-40, Hello there, Hope you are okay now. This is really the life. Love Mildred
Daytona Beach FL United States Post Office D-129
D-129 United States Post Office , Daytona Beach, FLA , No 4A-H216
Asheville Post Card Co, Asheville, N. C.
Post Office Daytona Beach, Florida - 6, No 6973N, The Post Office is of Spanish-Renaissance architecture and faces mile-long River Front Park. The river waterfront is largely devoted to beautiful flower abounding parks.
Daytona Beach News Service, Daytona Beach FLA
Fort Myers Florida Open Air Post Office, City of Palms
Open Air Poat Office Fort Myers, Florida. City of Palms, One offew open air Post Offices in the United States. Mr. and Mrs Lutz 1016 Mt Vernon Akron Ohio, Hey I Just can't get awasy form Fla. Bay! It is peaceful here. All night the locusts sings you to sleep. I guess you'll be driving up any minute now. I'm having my mornign tea before I take my morning stroll. Is Ginger huntin for me. Love, Marie. 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, but was abandoned again in 1998. It became the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in 2008.
George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and US Courthouse
Courthouses
United States Post Office, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. No. F51. No. 74610. Tichnor quality views. Towering cocoa nuts and majestic royal palsm surround this unusual Open Air Post Office. This winter resort is noted for its beautiful homes, palm lined avenues and tropical waterfront. This post office was built in 1933 and the post office moved in 1965. It became Ft. Myers' first federal building and courthouse. It was abandoned in 1998 and became the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in 2008.
Ft Myers Fla F-9 Tropical view showing Open Air Post Office, The City of Palms
F-9 Troical View showing Opean Air Post Office, Ft. Myers, FLa. The City of Palms. Tropical Ft Myers, Fla. , Winer Home of the late Thomas A. Edison, offers the touris a warm and sunny climate and balmy breezes amidst palm lined avenues. Golf, boating, fishing, and bathing are a few of its many attractions.
Jacksonville, FL Post Office and Government Building
Post office and government building, Jacksonville, Fla, Miss Lina Duval, Pollacksville, N.C., It was a great pleasure to me to have the opportunity of meeting you. I certainly hope it may not be the last time. I spent a week in Ouselaw, ansd I ha a great time With very best wishes A R Petteway , Brooksville, Fla
Jacksonville, Fla Post Office and Government Building
Post office and government building, Jacksonville, Fla. No. 1041, 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. Razed in 1948
Post office building
Post office, Jacksonville, Florida No. 19635-11, Jacksonville is the main clearing house of Florida's commerce. Over one half of the entire population of the Unite States is within 24 hour postal service of the city of Jacksonville. The record of postal receipts shows a steady upcurve in the chart of the city's progress. Constructed of Tennessee marble, it surved 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. Razed in 1948
Courthouses buildings
Post Office, Jacksonville, Fla.A-11039. 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. Razed in 1948.
K-2 - U S Post Office, Kissimmee, Fla., No 7B-H1067
Lake CIty , Fl L C 7, Post Office From City Park
L C 7 Post Office From City Park, Lake City, FLA, No6A-H2312
Post Office, Lake City, Florida, No 3382N-22
Lake Wales, Fl. LW.16-U. S. Post Offie, The Singing Tower at the Extreme Right
LW.16-U S Post Office, Lake Wales, Fla., The Singing Tower at the Extreme Right. 1C-H1057, Mrs. Le. E. McCormick, Route 4, Box 798-A, Morgantown, W. Va. , Viola/Bliss 2948 So. Normiel, Chicao, 16. Ill
Post Office, Lakeland, Florida -7 , No 24335. Lakeland is unique - swimming, boating, fishing in 15 beautiful lakes within the city limits. Several of these lakes are only a few blocks from the business center. The famous Bok Singing Tower and Mountain Lake Sanctuary can be reached very conveniently from Lakeland.
Manatee, FL - Arcade and Post Office Bldg., B-68
Arcade
B-69 Arcade and Post Office Bldg., Manatee, FLA, No 111313, Mrs. Amy L. Dickerson, 460 Chestnut Ave., Waynesboro, Va., V. C. T. C. #2, January 1950. Dear Amy; Rather late with good wishes for the new year, but none the less sincere. Bertha Funk.
US Post Office, Ocala, Florida. No. O-1. No. E-7144. Made by Eastern Photo Litho Company, Lowell, Massachusetts. Post office building at Ocala, Florida, 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.
Hartman Litho Sales Company, Largo, Florida
Post Office. Ochopee, Fla. No. FG 249. No. 150154. Photo by John Britton. Smallest post office in U.S. The nation's smallest post office operates out of a former 8 by 7 foot tool shed on the edge of the Everglades National Park in Ochopee, Floirda. It is so tiny that no more than four people can squeeze instide at the same time! At 62 square feet, it has been housed in a former tool and fertilizer shed since 1953.
Florida Natural Color, Inc., 2652 NE 189th St., Miami, Fla. 33163
Orlando, FL, U.S. Post Office Building, O-118
Post offices buildings
O-118-U.S. Post Office Building, Orlando, Fla., The City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida's City Beautiful, is a prgressive modern healthful resort amid semitropical beauty in the very heart of the Florida Peninsula, and truly represents one of America's loveliest cities. 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 to accomodate the post office and office and retail space. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando purchased the remaining unoccupied space in 2001 for a new Chancery center.
Orlando, Florida, U.S> Post Office and Federal Court House
O-204 U.S. Post Office, Orlando, Florida. The City Beautiful, and Federal Court House.No 74278, Almost in the geographical center of the state, Orlando is a fast-growig 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 until it is now a city of 35,000 year round inhabitants. During the winter months it is host to an additonal 35,000 persons from other states. Orlando is known as the City Beautiful for its 33 lakes and parks. 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 teh mid-2000s to accommodate the post office and office and retail space. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando purchased the remaining unoccupied space in 2001 for a new Chancery center.
Centeral Cigar and Tobacco Co., Orlando Florida
United States Post Office, Palmetto, Florida MC-120
Tropical Cards and Souvenirs, Bradenton, Florida
US Post Office, Rattlesnake, Fla. No. 6B-H1143. Genuine Curteich Chicago, C.T. Art Colortone post card. During the 1930s the Interbay peninsula (later part of Tampa near the Yacht basin) was so over-run with the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake that o portion of the town came to be known as Rattlesnake Florida. George End started a rattlesnake canning business. In 1939, George talked the Federal Government into opening a post office there and on April 27, 1939, the Rattlesnake Florida Post Office was established. On June 1, 1954 this post office was renamed the Interbay Post Office and was relocated to 3630 Gandy Blvd. This original building was removed in 1955 for construction of the four lane span of the Gandy Bridge. Postmarked May 26, 1948 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Thought you might like this card for collection. E. George. To: Sister Mary Joseph, General Hospital, Kalanpapu, Neolokui - T.H.
U. S. Post Office, Sarasota, Fla. S-24, The Air -Conditioned City. Tropical Sarasota, Florida. Center of Gulf Coast tourist activities, offers attractions such as the Ringling Art Museum, World's Largest Trailer Park, White Gulf Beaches and it is the Winter Home of Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Sarasota, Florida U. S. Post Office - 57
U. S. Post Office, Sarasota Florida - 57, No 24939. 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 February 16, 1935. It was constructed at a cost of $165,000 of Travertine Rock and Texas Sandstone. Mr and Mrs C. E. Fullerridge E Brainard Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hello Fuller's, Hope you all are in the best of health. Having a nice time down here. See you soon as we get back. Take it easy. Love Katherine Parks
St Augustine, Fla Post Office and Ponce de Leon Hotel Towers SA-15
Hotel towers
SA-15 Post Office and Ponce de Leon Hotel Towers, St. Augustine, Fla., Quaint indeed is the city of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. This view shows the Horse and Buggy, so popular with the tourists on sightseeing trips to the many attractions within the city.
St Augustine, Florida Post Office, - 39K
Post Office, St Augustine, Florida - 39K, No 30110. On the Plaza de la Constitution, in the center of the city, beside the Cathedral 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.
Florida Souvenir Co., St. Augustine, Fla
Green benches. Open Air Post Office and Princess Martha Hotel. St. Petersburg, Florida. The Sunshine City. No. 59. No. 67244. Tichnor Quality Views made by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. St. Petersburg is famous the world over for its green benches. Thousands of them line the city's main thoroughfare, Central Avenue, and all the city parks. Tourists spend many happy hours enjoying them during the long sunny days. Tichnor Quality views.
St Petersburg, Florida Outdoor Post Office S-105
S-105 St Petersburg, Floria, Outdoor Post Office, No 110423, The Sunshine City Mrs P. W. Smith, S. 19th St., Richmond, Indiana. March 1, 1930, Dear Mrs Smith, The weather here is fine now, raining since we got here. Mis DeGroat, (Mrs. Sims sister) has been so good to take us every place of interest in her car. I have been sick with a cold, but kept moving every day just the same, I took some Battlecreek treatments that helped me some. Hope you are all well. Lovingly Jesse Glass
St Petersburg, Florida, Open Air Post Office
Open Air Post Ofice, the only one in U. S. A., St. Petersburg, FLorida, The Sunshine City. No 27758-82, The Sunshine City. It took some talking, but 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. At the time it was built, it was the only open-air, post office in the world. It is never uncomfortable, even at the peak of the calendar winter. Greetings from the Sunshine City. We are sending you the Evening Independent for one week with all of the festival of states doings. Hope you enjoy it.
St Petersburg, Florida, Outdoor Post Office
Outdoor Post Office, St Petersburg, Florida, The Sunshine City - 57, No 8311. First of the open air type of federal Post Office, of which there are now several in the extreme southern portions of the United States, the St. Petersburg Post Office is noted for the tremendous business transacted during the winter months, when the city has 300,000 winter visitors, many times its normal population.
St. Augustine FL Post Office and Custom House
Custom house
Post Office and Custom House, St. Augustine, Fla - 35, No 21160. On the Plaze de la Constitcion, in the centger of the city, beside the Cathedral with its quaint Moorish belfry, stands the old Governor's Palace, now used as a post office and public library. The square is a beautiful example of the old Spanish architecture, the material is coquina, a curious shelly conglomerate of coral origin. Miss Bess Cargill 717 Kirleys Place, Shrewport La. We are now in the oldest city in the USA. Came here from Jacksonville 40 miles by car to leave tonight for Atlanta Ga, this last stop on our way home.
St. Petersburg, FL, Busy day at the open air post office
A busy day at the Open Air Post Office, St. Petersburg, Fla. No. S-25. No. OB-H1073. Genuine Curteich post card. During the winter months, St. Petersburg's main Post Office located in the center of the business district, distributes daily a tremendous volume of mail to the thousands of visitors who crowd the outdoor loggia.
St. Petersburg, FL, Open Air Post Office
Open Air Post Office, St. Petersburg, Fla. This is an important Mediterranean Revival building. No. 107598. Located at 400 First Avenue North.
St. Petersburg, FL, Open air post office 1905
Open Air Post Office, St. Petersburg, Fla. The Sunshine City. No. 19054. Postmarked Feb 25, 1925 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Hope you are fine. J I are ok now. Manana we are excited for one last week so I cut my Ashville visit short and came at a moments notice. Found the nurse sick & terribly in love so she was sadly neglecting my mother who was sick in bed also. Led the nurse away & hope to leave for home or Windsor Friday. Its lovely here. roses blooming, the largest I ever saw but something keeps me from liking it. Had a lovely drive down the Gulf of Mexico yesterday - wish the children could have been along to see the lovely water & pelicans. L. Nice Kiels. To: Mrs. S. H. Teinfleur. 210 West Main St. Elizabeth City N.C.
Heath & Son Co., St. Petersburg, Fl.
St. Petersburg, FL, Open Air Post Office and hotel
Open Air Post Office and Princess Martha Hotel. St. Petersburg, Fla., The Sunshine City. No. S-5. No. 8A-H1116. Genuine Curteich Chicago. This building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Postmarked Apr. 4, 1950 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Dear Mary - I really can't describe this town. We have had such a wonderful time. We expect to leave here, Friday, stopping off at Warm Springs, Ga. Will write as I go along. Foutty. To: Mrs. Mary Mundrane. % Mrs. H. Huston. 14 N. Linden Ave. Linden. NJ.
St. Petersburg, FL, Open Air Post Office, 19
Open Air Post Office, St. Petersburg, Florida. The Sunshine City. No. 19. The Sunshine City is fortunate in having an Open Air Post Office, a very unusual sight. Situated at Fourth Street and First Avenue North, the Post Office is handy to many points of interest. Williams Park and the Band Concerts are close by. To the left is the Walgreen Building, one of the finest in St. Petersburg. In 1969, the south wall and south one-third of the east wass were enclosed to allow for indoor service counters, air conditioning and additional postal boxes.
St. Petersburg Postcards for St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL, Partial view of lobby in post office
Partial View of Lobby in Post Office, St. Petersburg, Fla. No. 48. No. 1492. The post office was dedicated in 1916. The plans were drawn by retired architect George W. Stuart who designed many home and buildings here including the Yacht Club.
Tampa, FL Florida Ave showing Post Office Catholic Church, Elks Home and Hilsboro Hotel
Church buildings
Hotel
Florida Ave., showing Post Office, Catholic Church, Elks Home and Hillsboro Hotel, Tampa, FLA. A-59884
9 - Post Office and Custom House, Tampa, Fla. No. 16004. Federal Building, Tampa, Florida. 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. 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. By 1984 the court, its clerk, and the marshal service were the only tenants. After the court left, and after a $27 million renovation, in 2014 the building became the Le Meriden Hotel.
Post Office Building, Tampa, FLA, No. 2A-H394. The U. S. District Court shared the third floor with the U.S. Weather Service. The post office moved to the basemenet in 1968. The Public Health Service moved into its first floor space. By 1984 the court its clerk, and the marshal service were the only tenants. After the court left, and after a $27 millioin renovation, in 2014 the building became the Le Meridien Hotel.
Tampa, FL, Post Office and Catholic Church
Post Office and Catholic Church, Tampa, Fla. No. 2100. Printed in Germany by art publishers to their majesties the king and queen. Located at 601 Florida Avenue this post office was built between 1902-1904. The US District Court shared the third floor with the US Weather Service. The post office moved to the basement in 1968. By 1984 the court were the only tenants. After the court left and a $27 million renovation, in 2014 the building became the Meridien Hotel.
Cities and towns
Skyline of Tampa, Florida. No T63. No. 76677. Tichnor Bros. Inc.
Tampa, Fla. U. S. Post Office and Custom House - 10
U. S. Post Office and Custom House, Tampa, FLA. - 10, No. 26276 N. 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. By 1984 the court, its clerk, and the marshal service were the only tenants. After the court left, and after a $27 million renovation, in 2014 the building became the Le Meridien Hotel.
Federal building
Post Office, Winter Haven, Fla. No. WH-19. No. 5A-H1924. Genuine Curteich Chicago colortone. Located at 3rd St. and Ave. A SW, this post office was constructed for $65,000 in 1935 through the WPA. The building served as the post office until 1967. It was then remodeled for use by the US Dept. of Agriculture. It was transferred to the City of Winter Haven in 2003 and is still leased to the Dept. of Agriculture. Postmarked Oct. 7, 1950 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Friday - Oct. 6. Box 182. Winter Haven, FL. Dear Grandma Brosias. We are over at Polly's visiting. She is feeling good so far. We received your letter yesterday. Was very glad to hear from you. Will write a letter later. Hope you enjoyed your trip to Philadelphia. Love. Milton. To: Mrs. I. S. Graybill. Route # 9. York, Pennsylvania.