Asheville, N.C., nighttime scene showing Grove's Arcade Building and Battery Park Hotel
The United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Buildings
Market
Hotel
364, Nightitme scene showing Grove's Arcade Building and Battery Park Hotel, Asheville, N.C. The hotel was erected in 1887 by Edwin W. Grove. The hotel continued in operation untiil 1972. The Arcade Building was completed in 1929. In 1942, the Federal Government took over the building to relcoate offices displaced in Washington D.C. by department screated to win World War II. Mrs. D. M. Fisher East Trout St. Red Bank N. J., Have secured a good postiion + am stying with Anna for a While. Address C/0 Bx. 524. Sincerely L.M.G.
Asheville, N.C., panoramic view of General Accounting Office
Hotels
Panoramic View of General Accounting Office, Postal Accounts Division (Formerly Arcade Building), Asheville, N.C. , Citizens-Times Building at left in rear and Battery Park Hotel at right. No. E. 6966. Mrs. P.A. Baurron 1135 S. Laurence St. Montgomery, Alabama. Having a real nice vacation, and we are en Joying. Glad to get out of the heat. Sure can Sleep fine here. We May take a aide trip to Greenville S.C. it is only 66 miles Matthew + Sidney
Asheville, N.C., Post office building and grounds
Post office buildings
Post Office Building and Grounds, Asheville, N.C.-3. (In the Land of the Sky) No. 22851N. Asheville, the Capital of western North Carolina, where every scene is a picture, the most perfect all year playground and pleasure resort ini America. Placed within the swing of a circle 100 miles around Asheville, are one hundred peaks a mile high sixty four over 6,000 feet, and lofty Mt. Mitchell 6,711 feet, all clothed with forests of hardwood spruce, balsam; with rivers, sparkling mountain streams, cascades, falls, and a climate unsurpassed in all the world for any season
Asheville, N.C., The Arcade Building and Battery Park Hotel
N319, The Arcade Building and Battery Park Hotel, Asheville, N.C., No. 46671.The 14 story Batery Park Hotel stands as an architectural and historic monument to Asheville's tourism and development boom of the 1920s. The hotel was erected in 1887 by Edwin W. Grove. The hotel continued in operation until 1972. During the 1980s, the Asheville Housing Authority, a private developer, converted teh old hotel into apartments for senior citizens. Walter P. Taylor completed the Arcade in 1929. At 269,000 square feet, the Arcade established itself as the largest building in the region. When it opened, it became home to a fine collection of local shops and services. In 1942, the Federal Government took over the building to relocate offices displaced in Washington D.C. by departments created ot win World War II. After undergoing extensive renovatins, the Grove Arcade reopened in 2002 as a market with restaurants, fresh and prepared food vendors and craft and specialty shops.
Asheville, N.C., U.S. Post Office and Government Building
Courthouses
KA 10, U.S. Post Office and Government Building, Asheville, N.C., No. 90540. The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse buildign was built in 1929. The building is currently occupied by the U.S. Courthouse and other government agencies, including Social Security Administration, the U.S. Forestry Commission, the U.S. Attorney, teh U.S> Marshalls, teh FBI and others. Situated upn a high mountain table land 2300 feet above the sea, and commanding a sweeping panorama of mile high mountains., Asheville occupies perhaps the most beautiful setting of any city in America. The drifting clouds touching the summits of the mountains and the many days of sunshine, have given tothe Asheville region its distinctive title "The Land of the Sky."
Federal building
Post Office, Asheville, N.C. No. B-27. No. A-12449. C.T. Photochrom. The original floor space was 384,851 feet. It was occupied by the postal service, internal revenue service and the US courts.
Veach Baley Federal Complex
U.S. Post Office by night, Asheville, N.C. No. A-44. No. E-7888. Located on the corner of Post and Otis Streets. This was built as a modernistic style building. Message on back: March 11, 1950. Saturday. Asheville N.C. Age 15.
Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
Asheville, NC, Post Office in the Land of the Sky
Post Office, Asheville, N.C. in the Land of the Sky. No. 909/91. No. 91. The Post office was authorized and appropriated for on May 19, 1888 and the cost of construction was $99,255. The nickname for Asheville, NC is the Land of the Sky.
Asheville Post Card & Pennant Co., Asheville, N.C.
Asheville, NC, Post office, Asheville Club
Post Office, Asheville Club, Asheville, N.C. No. A5621. The Post office and Court house was built 1888 and 1892. The Miles Building was buillt in 1901 as the gathering place for the all male Asheville Club. Renovations were made in the 1920s. Today the building is used as retail space.
Asheville, NC, US Post Office and government building
US Post Office and Government building, Asheville, NC. No. A-10. No. E-6710. Built in 1929. It was the Post Office, Federal building and Courthouse. Now it is occupied by the US Courthouse and other government agencies such as the Social Security Administration, Forestry Commission, US Attorney, etc. It is called the Veach-Baley Federal Complex.
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
U. S. Post Office, Beaufort, N.C., No. 8A775. Built 1937, occupied November 2, 1942, located at 701 Front Street. Mary Antone 192 W. 11th St Eugene, Oregon. Thanks for the card. Sincerely, Anita Toler 501 E. 8th St., Greenville, N.C.
Boone, N.C., U. S> Post Office, altitude 3,333 feet.
B-1, U.S. Post Office, Boone N. C., Altitude 3,333 Feet. E-4479. U. S. Post Office is a historic post office building located at 679 W. King Street, Boone, Watauga County. It was designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect under Louis A. Simon and built in 1938. It is a steel framed stone building on a raised stone foundation in the Colonial Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
314, U.S. Post Office, Boone, N.C., No. 5B-H163. U. S. Post Office is a historic post office building located at 679 W. King Street, Boone, Watauga County. It was designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect under Louis A. Simon and built in 1938. It is a steel framed stone building on a raised stone foundation in the Colonial Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
United States Post Office, Brevard, N.C. No. N-471. No. E-5039. This Post office began operating in January 1941. It was built in the Federal/Greek Revival style. The building served as the post office until 1972 when it moved to a new building. In 1973 the county purchased the building from GSA in order to provide a new home for the Transylvania County Library.
U.S. Post Office at night, Brevard, N.C. No. N-472. No. E-3040. Opened in 1941 the structure featured a large central door with a classical surround under a segmental arch. Today the building is a public library.
Burlington, NC, United States Post Office
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US Post Office, Burlington, NC. No. 0B203-N. Built in 1936. Genuine Curteich Chicago American Art post card. The Post Office/Federal building is located at 430 South Spring Street. It was designed in a mixture of the Classical Revival and Modern or Art Deco styles. It was added to the NRHP on Sep. 23, 1988. It has been owned by Roched Biomedical Labs since Nov. 3 1987. Burlington, The Hosiery Center of the South ranks 5th in the US for the production of hosiery and second in the state in the number of new industrial plants and expansions.
U.S. Post Office , Burlington, N.C. No. 6. No. 8619 N. Built in 1934. Located in Alamance County.
Post Office, erected in 1917, Chapel Hill, N.C. No. 92100. C.T. American Art Colored. The building is located at 179 East Franklin Street and it was renovated in 1937. It is still in use as a post office, courthouse, and public space in the basement.
Federal Reserve Bank, Charlotte, NC. No. 15. No. 77359.Tichnor Quality Views. Opened on Jan. 20, 1942. This building is located at 401 S. Tryon Street. The Federal Reserve Bank in Charlotee started on De. 1, 1927 in the old First Naional Bank Building. This current building was built between 1940 and 1942 in the ancient style while the inside is of classical style.
Mint Museum Of Art, Charlotte, N.C. No. 20. No 7A-H2892. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. Art Colortone. Built in 1837 and utilized for many years (1837-1865) as a United States Mint, this strikingly beautiful building was demosished and rebuilt in suburban Eastover, where it now houses the Mint Museum of Art.
Charlotte, NC, Post office and monument to Lt. William Shipp
Post Office and monument to Lieut William E. Shipp, Killed at the Battle of Santiago, Charlotte, NC. No. 15030. Lt. William Shipp died on July 1, 1898. The monument reads 'Amongst a grove the very straightest plant. William Ewen Shipp, First Lieutenant, 10th Cavalry U.S. Army. Born: Aug. 23, 1861. Killed at San Juan, battle of Santiago: July 1, 1898.
U.S. Assay Office, Charlotte, N.C. No. 1116. Occupied in 1846. The establishment of a mint at Charlotte was authorized in 1835 and a building was built at W 4th St. and W. Trade St. It burned in 1844 and this building was constructed between 1845 and 1846 for $31,572. The plant was closed in 1913. The assay office received bullion deposits from the public and mining prospectors in the American territories.
United States Post Office, Concord, N.C. No. 61571. Tichnor Quality Views. The Post office was built between 1939 and 1942. It had a mural installed named The Spirit of North Carolina. The St. James Lutheran church bought the vacated Post Office building in 1967. The mural was given to Jean Widenhouse. The building was demolished in 1973 to make way for a church parking lot.
Dunn, North Carolina, United States Post Office
United States Post Office, Dunn, North Carolina.. Located on the southeast corner of Lucknow Road and West Broad Street, the former Dunn Post Office was constructed using WPA funds. This single story Colonial Revival style building with basement has a five bay façade with red brick laid in an English bond pattern. Brick pilasters flank the central bay. The Internal Revenue Service Office was located in this building in the late 1950s. Miss Esther Schoch. P.O. Box 4, Seelyville, Pennsylvania. Dear Esther, Thanks for your nice letter and sweet card. Nice hearing from you once again. It is a little early yet but four have not yet written. When I answer your letter I'll have a fuller report. So glad you get the special stamps for I send abroad so many. Have 150 to send to a chap soon. Do you collect stamps or need some for someone else? I have quite a few foreign ones. Thanks again, dear, and I'll answer your letter by and by. Love, Ethel Grace
D-3 U.S.. Post Office, Durham, N.C., No. 4A327. Located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street. Build and occupied for 1933 - present. The Post Office was designed in a monumental Neoclassical Revival style. Doric columns and pilasters dominate the exterior while a modillion cornice with a balustrade partially conceals the tile roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places November 1, 1977.
Elizabeth City, N.C., U. S. Post Office and Government Building
EC-11 U. S. Post Office and Government Building, Elizabeth City, N.C., No 8A-H2781. Built in 1906, named the J. Herbert W. Small Federal Building and United States Courthouse in 2009. The building was occupied by U.S. Circuit Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina from 1906 - 1911, U .S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina from 1906 - present. The building is one of the finest Neoclassical Revival style buildings in the state of North Carolina. There was an addition in 1937, Architect is James Knox Taylor.
U.S. Post Office, Elkin, N.C. No. E-1. No. E-4957. Built between 1937 and 1938. The post office which was occupied on April 7, 1938 was built with federal funds as part of the post-Depression recovery. Federal architect Louis A. Simon and engineer Neal A. Melick supervised construction. The exterior of the building is of modernized Colonial Revival design. The lobby has a low relief sculptural panel of a herd of elk. It remains a post office today. It is located at 213 W. Main Street in Surry County at the confluence of the Yadkin River and Elkin Creek.
Libraries
Post Office, Fayetteville, N.C. No. 6. No. 21149. Built between 1909-1911. Located in Cumberland County this historic post office was built in the Classical Revival style. A wing was added in 1935. Today it is used as a public library.
Post Office, Fayetteville, N.C. No. 3552. Photo color. Built between 1909-1911. The building was used as a post office until the 1960s when it was turned into a public library branch. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Santweg Photo Craft Company, Watertown, NY
U.S. Post Office, Forest City, N.C. No. FC-4. No. E-4286. Built in 1937. This Post office building was constructed in the Colonial Revival style during the Works Progress Administration program. There was a bas relief entitled Rural Delivery created in 1939. It was moved from the old post office in 1978. It is no longer used as a post office. It was located at 133 S. Powell St. Postmarked May 6, 1944 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Hello Helen, Thanks a lot for the nice card. I like it lots. Call again. Bernice Harton. Box 461. Rutherfordton, NC. To: Helen Lehman. Lawn, Pa. Postmarked Jul 22, 1952 with a two cent stamp. Message on back: Come over some time. I can be found. Always. Wilts. To all. To: A.B. Cleveland, Elberton, Ga.
United States Post Office, Franklin, NC. No. F-3. No. E-8013. Built in 1935. This post office was located at 104 East Main Street. It is now home to the Macon County Veterans Affairs and Emergency Services.
U. S. Post Office, Gastonia, N. C. -5, No. 933N, was completed in 1935, with the assistance of funds provided by the federal government. It is also the site of Francis Speight's 1938 mural, "Cotton Field and Spinning Mill."
Post Office, Gastonia, N.C. A-61898, was completed in 1935, with the assistance of funds provided by the federal government. It is also the site of Francis Speight's 1938 mural, "Cotton Field and Spinning Mill."
Gastonia, N.C., United States Post Office
G11-United States Post Office, Gastonia, N.C., No. 61574. Gastonia's new post office building, corner York and Main, erected in 1936, with the assistance of funds provided by the federal government. It is also the site of Francis Speight's 1938 mural, "Cotton Field and Spinning Mill."
Greensboro, N. C., U. S. Court House and Post Office
Greensboro, N. C. U. S. Court House and Post Office, No. 5171. Occupied March 1, 1887, the cost of construction being $852,688.23. It is constructed of brick, and contains a cubic space of 288,659 feet. In 1904 it was enlarged, a third story being added, and the floor space doubled. It stands on the southeast corner of the Public Square at the intersection of Market and Elm Streets and is one of the city's handsomest edifices.
Post Office, Greensboro, N.C. No. A 12148. Built from 1885 to 1887. The post office and United States courts building was located at the corner of East Market and South Elm streets. It was occupied on Mar. 1, 1887 and cost $52,688. An addition was added in 1905 and it was occupied from 1906-1915.
Greensboro, NC, Post Office and Court house
L. Richardson Preyer Federal Building
United States Post Office and Court House, Greensboro, NC. No. 3A330-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. This post office was completed in 1933. It is located at 324 West Market Street. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
Greensboro, NC, Post Office and US Court House
Post office and U.S. Court House, Greensboro, NC. No. A1605. Occupied in 1987. The land for the building was secured on May 1, 1883 for $13,000. A new postal facility was built in 1966 but this building still stands and still houses a station of the Greensboro office. Postmarked Sep 27, 1909 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Dear Josephine, your card came before I left home & was appreciated. I too was sorry you didn't get to come to see me this summer. I am back at school now and hard at work. No dout you are at the same thing. With love Grace C.S. To: Miss Josephine Carr. Agricultural College, Miss.
Greensboro, NC, US Post Office and court house
US Post Office and Courthouse, Greensboro, NC. No. 3A330. C.T. American Art. In 1988 this building was renamed the L. Richardson Preyer Federal Building for a US Representative and District Court judge. It is a courthouse for the Middle District of North Carolina in Guilford County. Message on back: Saw fields of cotton, there were picking & piling it in heaps in the fields, so far I think I prefer Penna. Mrs. Loms. To: Jacob Longacre. N. Reading Ave. Boyertown, Pa. Message on back: Dear friend-received your card and was glad to hear from you. I collect any kind of view cards but I don't have any from Texas and would be glad to get on from there. Any kind of a view will be ok. Hope you will like the one I am sending you. A penpal. Minnie Laytin. RI. Box 50. Liberty N.C. To: Mrs. E.L. Lucas, 209 Grove Place. San Antonio, Texas
Greensboror, N.C., West Market Street Methodist Church
Church buildings
G-12, West Market Street Methodist Church, Greensboro, N.C., No. 1B-H1868, is one of the oldest chrches in Greensboro North Carolina, over 175 years old. The church was built in 1893 and is located at 302 W. Market St in downtown Greensboro across from the courthouse. The congregation dates back to the 1820s, 12 years after the founding of Greensboro. The architectural style is Romanesque and was designed by architect S. W. Foulk. The church was added to National Register of Historical Places on December 19, 1985.
H-18 Post Office, Grimshawes N.C., Smallest Post Office in the U. S. A., No. E-7382. The tiny 5 foot by 6 foot Grimshawes office served from 1878 until 1953. Before becoming the "Grimshawes" post office in 1909, it operated as Whiteside Cove starting in 1878. All of its postmasters were named Grimshawe. After it closed in 1953, the building was moved to the top of Whiteside Mountain to become a ticket office. After falling into disrepair, a group of locals saved the building in the 1970s and moved it to its present location Whiteside Cove Road.
U. S. Post Office, Henderson, N. C. - 2, No. 5622. Currently used as Henry A. Dennis County Office Building 300 S. Garnett Street.
Post Office, Henderson, N. C., , currently used as Henry A. Dennis County Office Building 300 S. Garnett Street. Mr. Wm G. Walliek, Wrightsville, Pa., Dear papa, I am down in Henderson N.C. with Mr. White's People. Given we will go to Narlina N.C. to-marrow. very Bad this year owing To the bad weather not much wetter by Saddie.
Post Office, Henderson N.C., NO. A-78131. Currently used as Henry A. Dennis County Office Building 300 S. Garnett Street
Hendersonville, North Carolina, Post Office
224-Post Office, Hendersonville, North Carolina. No. 47738. The Hendersonville post office was completed in January 1915 and occupied on January 31, 1915. Located at the southeast corner of Church Street and 4th Avenue, the structure cost $64,000. In addition to the post office, there were rooms in the building for the Internal Revenue Service Civil Service, the Post Office Inspector and Railway Postal Clerks
Post Office, Hickory, NC. No. H-6. No. 11163. C.T. American Art Colored. The post office was built in 1913 and occupied in 1914. It was designed by Oscar Wendworth in the Classical Revival style.
United States Post Office, Hickory, N.C. No. h-16. No. E-5344. Photo by Gilley. This post office is one of Hickory's finest architectural monuments. A new postal facility was built in 1961 and is connected to the original building. This building now serves as offices for other federal agencies.
Post Office High Point, N. C. - 25, No. 6629. Built in 1932, the district historic building sits at 103 East Green Drive and South Main Street in downtown, High Point, North Carolina. This former U. S. Post Office was converted into furniture showroom space has sold for $6 million to Chinese furniture E & E Co.
U. S. Post Office, High Point, N. C., No. 137515. Built in 1932, the district historic building sits at 103 East Green Drive and South Main Street in downtown, High Point, North Carolina. This former U. S. Post Office was converted into furniture showroom space has sold for $6 million to Chinese furniture conglomerate E & E Co . Miss C. B. Moore, Teacher College Winston-Salem, N.C., It is hot but I am having a good Vacation. I hope That all is going Well with you. C. O. P. ("Papa")
High Point, N. C., United States Post Office
H-8-United States Post Office, High Point, N. C.. Built in 1932, the district historic building sits at 103 East Green Drive and South Main Street in downtown, High Point, North Carolina. This former U. S> Post Office was converted into furniture showroom space has sold for $6 million to Chinese furniture conglomerate E & E Co. High Point, known as "The Industrial City," could readily be termed "The Balanced City." For here, in addition to 153 factories and mills, are the banks, shops and stores which serve a retail trade area of 75,000; here are broad, tree shaded streets; the charm of flower gardens and the comfort of luxurious and modest homes. Here are recreation centers, sports and entertainment.
U. S. Post Office, High Point, N. C., Built in 1932, the district historic building sits at 103 East Green Drive and South Main Street in downtown, High Point, North Carolina. This former U. S. Post Office was converted into furniture showroom space has sold for $6 million to Chinese furniture conglomerate E & E Co. Mrs. W. N. Brawley 2138 McClintock Rd, Charlotte 5, NC., Thank you so much for sending Our mail. It came today. We Have a nice cool place to stay And are doing nicely. Disher Seems fine. I'm going up to the furniture building tomorrow- And we're going out to dinner Tomorrow night, but we are Really taking it easy. We miss You folks. Not sure yet About the weekend but will Let you know if we don't come home. Tuesday P. M. Fannie
Library
Post Office, High Point, N.C. No. 5. No. 17372. Built in 1915. It became a public library building. Message on back: if every thing goes like it did today I will be home Sat or Sunday. Love to all.
Post Office, High Point, N.C. No. 18982. Occupied in 1915. The building was a post office and then a public library. It was a library until a new one was built in 2017. Message on back: Dear Florence - What are you doing these days? I'm having the time of my life. Can't you come up? Ethel Barker. To: Miss Florence Warren, Staoey, N.C
High Point, North Carolina, United States Post Office
United States Post Office, High Point, North Carolina.. Built in 1932, the district historic building sits at 103 East Green Drive and South Main Street in downtown, High Point, North Carolina. This former U. S. Post Office was converted into furniture showroom space has sold for $6 million to Chinese furniture conglomerate E & E Co.
K-7-U. S. Post Office, Kinston, N. C., No. 2A650-N. Construction began January 1915, occupied January 1916.
Lenoir, N. C., United States Post Office
L-10 United States Post Office, Lenoir, N.C., No. E-5852. James A. Wetmore was the supervising architect for the Classical Revival style, five bay, two story on basement, five toone common bond brickk U. S. Post Office at 1002 West Avenue, completed in 1930.
Post Office, Lexington, N. C. , No. A-96627. The Old Post Office and the former Davidson County Courthouse, built in 1911-1912 is known to be one of the most architecturally important buildings in the Uptown Lexington Historic District. The building is made of stone and Neo-Classical Revival styling. Six Tuscan columns create an imposing façade, and the interior lobby is replete with classical details. After completion of a new post office in 1967, the structure housed a branch of the county library and then Arts United for Davidson County. The building is currently empty. Miss Ella Dagman 256 Turner St., Auburn Maine, Lexington N. C., Nov 28 Have progressed{..} Far on our journey. Had our Thanksgiving Dinner in Richmond Va. Yesterday. Spent an afternoon + night in Washington the 26th. Finding splendid Roads and a very interesting {..} all the way. Wish you were here with us. With love, Jane Singer
U.S. Post Office, Lumberton, N.C. No. 15109. Silvercraft. Built in 1931. This post office was designed by James A. Wetmore in the Beaux Arts style. A rear addition was added in 1965. It has been renovated since then and is the home for law offices. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Postmarked with a one cent stamp on Jun 30, 1949. Message on back: Leaving for home. See yawl soon. Frank & Janet. To: Mrs. Gloria Andrews. Roberta, Ga.
U.S. Post Office, Madison, N.C. Built in 1940. It was constructed with New Deal Funds. There was a mural inside named Early Summer in North Carolina by Jean Watson. The building is located at 129 West Murphy Street or 302 Highway Street. The building is no longer a post office and is now used for office, retail or possibly residential.
United States Post Office, Marion, N.C. No. M-1. No. E-5196. This post office building was occupied July 30, 1944. The first postmaster was S. Bulun Irvin. The building is now occupied by the McDowell County Public Library.
US Post Office, Morehead City, N.C. No. 1B582-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. Morehead City is in Carteret County near neighboring Beaufort, NC. This building was probably built in the early 1900s.
Rose's 5, 10 & 25 Cent Store, Morehead City, N.C.
United States Post Office, Mount Airy, N.C, No. MA-3. No. E-6256. This was a New Deal post office built and occupied June 2, 1937. It is located at 111 S. Main Street.
Custom house
Post Office, New Bern, NC. No. 73516. Tichnor Quality Views. This post office built in 1897 with a bulky outsized square clock tower became a municipal building in 1936. Postmarked Jan. 2, 1946 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Dear Blanche & Herman. Happy New Year to you. Thanks for the lovely Christmas Card. No snow here and a pretty day, just like summer. My cousin had a New Years party 20 in all. We had breakfast at 1:30 this morning. Best wishes. Adah & Bayard. To: Mr. & Mrs. Herman Delong, Dansville, New York. Main St.
Post Office, New Bern, N.C. No. A-98891. C.T. American Art. This building was originally built in 1897 by the federal government to house a post office, federal courthouse and custom house.
U.S. Post Office, New Bern, N.C. No. 14. No. 6A269-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. This building was completed in 1935 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 within the New Historic District. Built on the site of the old John Stanly home, where George Washington stayed on his visit to New Bern in 1791. It is a courthouse for the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Message on back: Britt. 7-11-47. Postmarked 7/22/49. Friday. Hi Folks. Just for the fun of it I thought I'd send you this Post Office. How would you like to work out of this P.O.? It really is pretty. I'll tell you like I told Betty, I don't know when we will get home, but we are definitely on our way back! 500 miles from Abbeville! Beautiful country up here but there doesn't seem to be any fish! Love, & see you soon. Louise. To: Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Beauford. Route # 3, Box 83. Abbeville, S.C.
North Wilkesboro, N. C., United States Post Office
N. W. - 17 United States Post Office, North Wilkesboro, N.C., No. E-5201. Built and occupied in 1935. This building no longer serves as a post office, but is being converted into the Wilkes Art Gallery.
Post Office, Oxford, N.C., A-78235. Occupied from 1930-1945.
Raleigh, N. C., Fayeteville Street looking North from Davis ST
Cities and towns
Markets
Fayetteville Street Looking North From Davis St., Raleigh, N.C., No. A-70477. Fayetteville Street was the main thoroughfare south the state capitol in the early 20th century, but by the 1950s, parallel streets had become more heavily traveled. In 1977, the street was closed to traffic and converted to a pedestrian mall in an attempt to revitalize the downtown area. It was returned to vehicular traffic in 2006. In 2008, the Fayetteville Street Historic District was listed on the National Registser of Historic Places.
Raleigh, N. C., U. S. Government Building and Wake Co. Court House
Courthouse
Raleigh, N.C. U. S. Government Building and Wake Co. Court House.No. 5071. This Post Office Building was the first to be erected in the South after the Civil War and cost about $400,000. Wake Co. was created in 1771, but the first Court House was not built until 1800. The present structure was erected on teh same site in 1835 and remodeled in 1882 at an expense of $45,000.
U. S. Post Office, Raleigh, N.C.. No. 57519. First Federal Government Building project in the South following the Civil War. Construction began in 1874 and was completed in 1878. After completion of the building, local offices of federal agencies, such as the post office, were located on the first floor. The U. S. District Court was located on teh second floor and at the time was considered teh best fitted courtroom in North Carolina. The Federal Building was lsitsed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is Raleigh Historic Landmark.
U. S. Post Office, Raleigh, N. C., No. 4B-H324. First Federal Government Building project in the South following the Civil War. Construction began in 1874 and was completed in 1878. After completion of the building, local offices of federla agencies, such as the post office, were located on the first floor. The U.S. District Court was located on teh second floor nad at the time was considered the best fitted courtroom in North Carolina. The Federal Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is a Raleigh Historic Landmark.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Postoffice and Courthouse
Post office buiildings
United States PostOffice and Courthouse, Raleigh, North Carolina, No. R-64. First Federal Government Building project in teh South following the Civil War. Construction began in 1874 and was completed in 1878. After completion of the building, local offices of federal agencies, such as the post office, were located on teh first floor. The U. S. District Court was located onthe second floor and at the time wasa considered the best fitted courtroom in North Carolina. The Federa lBuilding was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is Raleigh Historic Landmark.
City hall
United States Post Office, Reidsville, N.C. No. R-6. No 8A745. C.T. American Art. This post office was built in 1936 with New Deal funds. It is located at 230 W. Morehead Street. There was a mural there painted in 1938 called Tobacco. Today the building serves as Reidsville's city hall. Postmarked Mar 14, 1944 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Dear June: I like the card a lot. I'm like you I can't take on any letter pals. I have so many old ones. Thanks again for the cards. Sincerely, Mrs. Edd Jones. 512 W. Market St. Reidsville N.C. Write soon. To: Miss June Harris. 305 S. Mission St. Wenatchee Washington.
Post Office, Rocky Mount, N.C. No. A-67000. C.T. Amreican Art. Located at 200 Tarboro Street. Messge on Back: Dear Etta. Got your letter of Oct. 6, & will try to answer it soon, but h.a. is taking all my spare time just now. These cards will answer on question - where we were the night you couldn't remember: Sent a card from there - did you get it? I am writing now to ask one thing. You said about hen you hear to go to Cal. But nothing about when you will come home, but at my home you will stay till spring. Now, what about Christmas? I have your present ready, & I don't want to send it to Cal. - It would not be a good thing to send, & you wouldn't want it out there.
Thomas Book and Stationery Co., Rocky Mount, N.C.
Post Office, Rocky Mount, N.C. No. RM-22. No. 73503. Built in 1914. This post office is part of the town's historic preservation. It has been renovated and waits for someone to buy it.
U.S. Post Office, Rocky Mount, N.C. No. 5. No. OB57-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. This historic post office building was constructed in 1914 with 18,000 square feet. It is no longer a post office. Postmarked May 4, 1948 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Monday evening. I guess by the time you get this card we will be nearly home. We will roll thru Virginia very shortly. All is well. Sincerely G.H. & M. To: Mr & Mrs. Chester L. Eck. Kutztown Pa. R.D. #3.
US Post Office, Salisbury, N.C. No. 18. No. 4B-H1482. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. Art Color tone. This historic Rowan County Post Office and Federal Courthouse was built in 1910 and is located in downtown Salisbury. Renovations and restoration of this facility was completed in March 1996. Adaptive reuse was made of the four floors for use as the Administrative office and Commissioners meeting room for Rowan County. Postmarked Mar 3, 1956 with a three cent stamp. Message on back: My question is: The Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Bason Washington, D.C. This is the Cherry Blossom festival next week. Andre A. De Marcillac. 401 So. George Mason Drive Arlington 4, Virginia. 3/22/55. To: Twenty Questions c/o Florida Grapefruit. Lakeland, Florida.
Night time scene of U.S. Post Office, Shelby, N.C. No. S-7. No. E-4290. Built between 1916 and 1917. This Classical Revival building was designed by architect James A. Whetmore and cost $65,000 to build. The post office opened on Dec. 11, 1917. The post office closed in 1967 after which the building became the home of the Cleveland County Arts Council.
Southern Pines, N. C., U. S. Post Office
U. S. Post Office, Southern Pines, N. C., The library is shown at the right. No. OB-H799. Located at 190 S. W. Broad Street, occupied June 2, 1942. Library shown at right, given Memorial Library and Tuft Archives. Mr. Wm. F. Kearis Jr., 5254 Osage Ave, Philadelphia 43 Pa. 4/17/46 Hello Bill; How did the first Ball game look to you. We are having a bit of Rain to day but think it Will clear before {...} Aunt Marge and Uncle Bill.
Statesville, N. C., United States Post Office and Court House
United States Post Office and Court House, Statesville, N. C., No. 9A268. Built in 1939. U. S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina (1939- present). Mrs. I. D. Smith, Pulaski Wa Route 3 Box 162B, 6.30 {...} Saturday night Hello Pal, Its Saturday evening But I {...} the Busy Bee, Boy would I like to {,,,} you And. F. L. here to Night {...}
W-11 U. S. Post Office, Washington , N. C.. Built in 1913, extension completed in 1937. U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (1913-1992). This was the first Post Office in the United States to be named "Washington", and was establishedin 1789. It is also the first town to be named "Washington" when General Washington took charge of the Continental Army in Dec. 1776.
Post Office, Washington, N. C. -3, No. 10639. Built in 1913, extension completed in 1937. U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (1913-1992). Points of historic interest, scenic beauty, a navigable river, excellent transportation facilities, and the delightful summer and winter resort climate, combine to make a visit here enjoyable.
379-U. S. Post Office, Waynesville, N. C. . U. S. Post Office Building, is a historic post office building located at Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1917, and is a two story, brick rectangular building in the Classical Revival style with a one-story rear extension. The building housed Waynesville's post office until 1966, when it was purchased by the Town of Waynesville to serve as its Municipal Building.
Waynesville, North Carolina, U. S. Post Office
U. S. Post Office, Waynesville, North Carolina, 53514-No. 323. U. S. Post Office Building, is a historic post office building located at Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1917, and is a two story, brick rectangular building in the Classical Revival style with a one story rear extension. The building housed Waynesville's post office until 1966, when it was purchased by the Town of Waynesville to serve as its Municipal Building.
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N. W.-16 Federal Building, Wilkesboro, N.C., No. E-5200. Federal Building, also known as the Wilkes County Board of Education Building, is a historic government building located at Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was designed by the Office of Supervising Architect under James A. Wetmore and built in 1915. It is a five part brick building in the Federal Revival style. It consist of a two story, three bay central section, flanked by one story entrances, which are in turn flanked by one story wings. The post office was located in the west wing. The building features terra cotta decorative elements. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Wilmingotn, N. C., Revenue Cutter at Custom House Pier
Revenue Cutter at Custom House Pier, Wilmington , N. C. . The first Wilmington NC "Custom House" was destroyed in a waterfront fire in 1840. It was replaced by a second "Custom House" which lasted until being demolished in 1915. The third "Custom's House/United State Courthouse" was designed by James A. Wetmore in a classical revival style. The three story building on the Cape Fear River waterfront was completed in 1919 and stretches a full block in length. The building was renamed the Alton Lennon Federal Office Building in 1976 after a former U. S. Congressman from Wilmington. It is currently the U. S. District for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
U. S. Post Office, Wilmington N. C. , No. 1038. U. S. Pot Office and Courthouse is a historic building, located in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was designed by Alfred Eichberg. The post office and courthouse was erected in 1892 at corner of 3rd Street and Princess Street. An annex was built in 1925. Miss J. C. Boswell, Damariscotta Wills, Maine
Post Office, Wilmington N. C., No. 73302. Located at 3916 Oleander Drive, occupied June 2, 1941. Wilmington is the seat of New Hanover County and a riverport city at the head of a narrow penisular between Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a city bustling with activity, whose riverbank is crowded with piers and warehouses and whose many fine homes are redolent with the charm of the South.
W-4 U. S. Custom Hosue, Wilmingotn, N. C. , The firs Wilmingotn NC "Custom House" was destroyed in a waterfront fire in 1840. It was replaced by a second "Custom House" which lasted until being demolished in 1915. The third "Custom's House/United States Courthouse" was designed by James A. Wetmore in a classical revival style. The three story buildign on the Cape Fear River waterfront was completed in 1919 and stretches a full block in length. The building was renamed the Alton Lennono Fedeal Office Building in 1976 after a former U. S. Congressman from Wilmingotn. It is currently the U. S. District for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
W-21 U. S. Post Office, Wilmingotn, N.C., No. SB4805. Located at 3916 Oleander Dr., occupied June 2, 1941.
Front Street at Night, Wilmington, N.C. No. 2B-H317. Genuine Curteich Chicago, C.T. Art Colortone. Wilmington is a port city on the Cape Fear River, and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina. Front Street is part of the 11 block stretch of 18th and 19th century buildings some of which are restored and others are awaiting restoration. On Front Street were built houses, former warehouses and the Cotton Exchange and various government buildings.
Wilson, NC, Post Office and Government building
U.S. Post Office and Government Buidling, Wilson, N.C. No. 3B310-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. This government building constructed in 1928 was a federal courthouse of the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Wilson, NC, Post Office and government building by night
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Post office and Government building, by night, Wilson, N.C. No. W-14. No. 410-29. This federal building in Wilson, NC was constructed in 1928. Today it is occupied and used as the Imagination Station Science Museum.
Wilson, NC, US Post Office and Government building
US Post Office and Government Building, Wilson, N.C. No. NW-13. No. E-6638. The Wilson Federal Building served as a post office with a federal courthouse from its construction in 1928.
Post Office Building, Winston-Salem, N.C. Cost. $250,000. No. 23. No. 11676. The building was originally constructed in 1906 to be used as the City of Winston Post Office. In 1914 the city of Winston and Salem joined together to become Winston-Salem. The building was expanded and became the US Federal Building for the area.
Winston Salem, NC, US Post Office and Government building
US Post Office and Government Building, Winston-Salem, NC. No. W-48. No. 7A-H3004. C.T. Art Color tone. This federal building house the US Post Office, US Federal Court, US Attorney, FBI, US Marshall, Military enlistments, and the IRS. In 1937 it was expanded again to accommodate the growing city. It functioned in this way until 1992. The building was purchased in 1994 by Gregory Carlyle the founder of the Millennium Group and has been converted into a nationally known special event center.