The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Buildings
Post office buildings
Government Building, Bristol Tenn. - Va., Built October 21, 1899, occupied by the post-office official in the latter part of December, 1900. The building covers an area of 45 by 83 feet and is enclosed by gray and red brick walls trimmed with terra cotta and with a tin roof. The post-office occupies the entire first floor, which floor is finished generally in marble and oak and is equipped with two fireproof vaults. The second and third floors are laid off in office rooms of the ordinary size, with exception of a large room designed for a United States commissioner's court and extending through both stories. Miss Bessie White #150 West 60th Ave. Denver Col. "Hello Bess" What do You think Abut this. Write me Real soon Anxious To hear From you. B.
Bristol Tenn., B11 United States Post Office
Building
B11 United States Post Office, Bristol, BA. - Tenn. No. 4A-H993. Built October 21, 1899, occupied by the post office official in the latter part of December, 1900.
22125 - Post Office, Bristol, Tenn. Built October 21, 1899, and occupied by the post-office official in the latter part of December, 1900. The post-office occupies the entire first floor, which floor is finished generally in marble and oak and is equipped with two fireproof vaults. The second and third floors are laid off in office rooms of the ordinary size, with exception of a large room designed for a United States commissioner's court and extending through both stories. Mr. LC Ballon Norton, Virginia, Are you still good? Nancy
Bristol, Tenn., United States Post Office
United States Post Office, Bristol, Va-Tenn, No. 15635. Built October 21, 1899, occupied by the post office officials in the latter part of December, 1900. The post office occupies the entire first floor, which floor is finished generally in marble and oak and is equipped with two fireproof vaults. The second and third floors are laid off in office rooms of the ordinary size, with exception of a large room designed for a United States commissioner's court and extending through both stories.
The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Post office builidngs
U .S. Post Office, Brownsville, Tenn No. 6B151 , Occupied 1931 located at 60 S Washington St. Since 1960 it has been the Livingston Furniture Store.
Chattanooga, Tenn Custom House and Post Office
Custom house
Custom House and Post Office, Chattanooga, Tenn., Completed and occupied early in 1893, the cost of construction being $274,743.21
Courthouses
Post Office, Chattanooga, Tenn. , No. 1483 The building was completed and occupied early in 1893, the cost of construction being $274,743.21.
Chattanooga, Tenn. Custom House and Post Office
Post Office, Chattanooga, Tenn. No. B-145. Chattanooga's new million dollar Post Office, an imposing edifice centrally located, is an example of modren architecture, built with Georgia marble with aluminum trimmings and fixtures throughout. The interior is of Tennessee marble in traditional detail, with eagles, shields and flags forming attractive decorations. The Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and U. S. Courthouse was constructed in 1932-1933 as the U. S. Post Office and Courthouse. It was the last major work by eminent Chattanooga architect Reuben Harrison Hunt (1862-1937). The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse was added to the National Registser of Historic Places in 1980. In 1981 the building was renamed in honor of Joel "Jay" W. Solomon. THe main Chattanooga Post Office has relocated, but the building still houses federal courts and offices.
Custom House, Chattanooga, Tenn. No. 11297. Building was completed and occupied early in 1893, the cost of construction being $274,643.21.
Custom House, Chattanooga, Tenn. No. 11297. Completed and occupied early in 1893, the cost of construction being $274,743.21
Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Post Office, Chattanooga, Tenn. No. 64. No. 7803. Natural color post card by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chattanooga's Post Office and Courthouse was built as part of an expanded federal construction prgram, undertaken in the 1930s under the direction of Supervising Architect Louis A. Simon. This new million dollar Post Office, an imposing edifice contrally located, is an example of modern architecure, built with Gerogia marble with aluminum trimmings and fixtures throughout. The interior is of Tennessee marble in traditional detail with eagles, shields and flags forming attractive decorations.
Chattanooga Magazine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Post Office Building, Chattanooga, Tennessee. c. W.M. Cline. No. 156. No. 72543. Tichnor Quality Views. This building was constructed for $493,000. In 1938 it was named one of the 150 best modern buildings in the U.S. Known as the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse for the Eastern Disstrict of Tennessee.
Chattanooga, TN, U.S. Post Office and Court House
U.S. Post Office and Court House, Chattanooga, Tenn. No. 27600N. Built in 1932-1933. The Post Office and Courthouse was the last major work by architect Reuben Harrison Hunt. Located at 900 Gerogia Avenue the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In 1981 it was renamed for a GSA Administrator, Joel 'Jay' W. Solomon. It serves as the US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.
McKesson Duff Drug Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Post Office, Clarksville, Tenn. No. 8. No. 20043. Built between 1894 and 1897. This Post Office on Second Street and Commerce Street was built for $43,033. The land was bought for $6,135. The building was occupied on Dec. 11, 1898. It is constructed of brick.
U.S. Post Office, Clarksville, Tenn. No. C-10. No. 2B-H1288. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. Art Colortone. This historic Post office and Federal building located at 116 N. Second Street was built in the 1930s as a New Deal project. It housed the post office, BBI, law firms, and other agencies. It is now office and retail space and private event space. Poatmarked Aug. 2, 1954 with a two cent stamp. Message on back: California here we come. 507 miles today. We are in Humboldt Tenn. Callie Patterson. To: Mrs. Leora Jones. South Street. Jackson, Ohio.
Anderson's News Agency, Clarksville, Tenn.
U.S, Post Office, Cleveland, Tenn. No. 6A-H2329. C.T. Art Color tone. This historic post office was built in 1911 with the help of Company G., 117yh Infantry of the National Guard. It is located at 155 Broad Street in Bradley County. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1983. Today it serves as the Bradley County Courthouse Annex in downtown Cleveland, Tennessee.
New Post Office, Columbia, Tennessee. No. 3B265-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. Originally constructed between 1940-1941 as the US Post Office and Courthouse. It was constructed with Treasury Department funds as part of the New Deal. There is New Deal artwork in the building. The building is located at 815 S. Garden Street, Williamson County. The building serves as the Federal Courthouse for the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
United States Post Office, Columbia, Tenn. No. A-5888. C.T. American Art Colored. This post office building was constructed between 1907-1908. The building is located at 308 West 7th Street. In 1940 when another post office was built, the old post office was given to the community as a memorial to veterans for use as a hall. Since that time the Memorial Building has at various times been used as a public library, the Chamber of Commerce, the Maury County Historical Society, various other community organizations and it is still used as the Veteran's Service Office.
Cookeville, Tenn., U. S. Court House and Post Office
U. S. Court House and Post Office, Cookeville, Tenn. No. 67895. The United States Post Office and Court House was constructed in 1916 at the southeast corner of Walnut and Broad Streets. It is a three story building with basement and attic designed in the Italian Renaissance Revival style. The building has a total gross square footage of 24, 874 square feet. Now L. Clure Morton U. S. Post Office and Courthouse serves as Federal courthouse for the Middle District of Tennessee (1916 - present)
U. S. Post Office Crossville, Tenn., No. Z-55. Built in 1937. It is now used as a private business. New Post Office built in 1980s.
U. S. Post Office, Dyersburg, Tenn.. Currently McIvers Grant Public Library
E-3 U.S. Post Office, Elizabethton, Tenn., No. 1341. Built 1932, located 203 N. Sycamore St. Designed by James Wetmore. National Register of Historic Places 8/9/1983. Currently being used as the Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library.
Fayetteville, Tennessee, FA-2- U. S. Post Office
FA-2-U.S. Post Office, Fayetteville, Tennessee. No. 2C-H602
Post Office, Fayetteville, Tennessee No. 52011. No. 52011
Greeneville, Tenn -5, U. S. Post Office and Federal Bldg.
U. S. Post Office and Federal Bldg., Greenville, Tenn-5, No. 16127-N. Built in 1904, officially opened June 5, 1905. This former Federal Courthouse and post office is today used as bank. It once house two WPA wood reliefs carved by William Zorach in 1940. They have since been moved to the new Federal Courthouse a few blocks away.
Federal Building Greenville, Tenn., Built in 1904, officially opened June 5, 1905. It once house two WPA wood reliefs carved by William Zorach in 1940. This former Federal Courthouse and post office is today used as a bank.
Greeneville, Tennessee, U. S. Post Office
U. S. Post Office, Greeneville, Tennessee, No. OC-H443. Built in 1904, officially opened June 5, 1905. This former Federal Courthouse and post office is today used as a bank. It once house tow WPA wood relefs carved by William Zorach in 1940. They have since been moved to the new Federal Courthouse a few blocks away.
Post Office, Harriman, Tenn, No. 22835. Harriman's United States Post Office is named for Walter Harriman, a governor of New Hampshire. As a Colonel (later General) in the Union Army Walter Harriman had traveled on foot through the area with his 11th New Hampshire Regiment and he'd camped for several days on the Emory River near the future site of the city. This Beaux Arts building with its 4 Ionic columns on its facade was built between 1910 and 1914.
U. S. Post Office, Humboldt, Tenn. , James W. McGlathery (postmaster) was responsible for pursing a new building for the Humboldt Post Office. Construction began on the new post office building in the summer of 1916. The land was acquired from a local Attorney W. H. Bobbitt. The new building officially opened in February 1917. Upgrades, remodeling, and an addition were made to the building in 1976.
Post Office, Jackson, Tenn-7, No. 19780. A contract for the erection of the building was awarded September 13, 1884, and the structure was placed in charge of the custodian December 1, 1886. It was not finally completed, however, until 1888, the cost of construction being $60,976.87.
Post Office, Jackson, Tenn. Built in 1934. In 1988, the building was named for U. S. Congressman Ed Jones near the end of his 2 years of serving as a representative. Several federal agencies continue to use this building.
Post Office, Jackson, Tenn. No. 14757. Construction commenced December 1, 1886. It was not finally completed, however, until 1888, the cost of construction being $60,976.87. Mrs. A D Speak Cape Girardeau Mo 122 S Spanish St
Federal buildings
U. S. Post Office, Jackson, Tennessee. No. 15337. Built in 1934. In 1988, the building was named for the U.S. Congressman Ed Jone near the end of his 20 years of serving as a representative. Several federal agencies use continue to use this building.
Johnson City, Tenn. United States Post Office
J. C. 53 United States Post Office, By Night, Johnson City, Tenn., No. 1427. Built in 1933. The building is now owned by a local TV station.
Johnson CIty, Tennessee, U. S. Post Office
U. S. Post Office, Johnson City, Tennessee. Built in 1933. The building is now owned by a local TV station.
K-22 U. S. Post Office, Kingsport, Tenn, No. 1426. Commissioned in 1925, constructed in 1930-1931, the old Kingsport Post Office is located at 400 Broad Street and is now the J. Fred Johnson Kingsport Public Library. It is named in honor of J. Fred Johnson, who came to Tennessee form Hillsville, Virginia and is remembered as the "Father of Kingspport" for helping plan the town. Kingsport, Tenn, a City of planned modern indusstrial development began its growth in 1916 with a population of only 600. Today greater Kingsport has a population of around 35,000. Kingsport is one of the most important industrial and distribution centers in Tennessee. It is also called a city of churches and schools. There are many places of interest to the visitor in and around Kingsport and motor roads from five States converge here. The facilities of the Tri-City's Airport are available to those travelling by air.
U. S. Post Office, Knoxville, Tenn - 69, No. 18897 N. Constructed in 1934 for use as a post office and federal courthouse. The building is still used as a branch post office, teh court section is now used by the state courts. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture and politcal significance. The federal court functions were moved down the street to Howard Baker Federal Courthouse.
Post Office, Knoxville, Tenn., No. 1586. Building operations were commenced in 1871, and the structure was completed and occupied in 1874, the cost of construction being $338,293.12. The buidling is of East Tennessee marble, and has a cubic contents of 547,000 feet. Twenty one rooms are occupied, they being assigned principally to the postal and internal revenue services, United States courts, and pension office.
W-101 U. S. Post Office, Knoxville Tenn, No. 7B-H2033. Built in 1934 for use as a post office and fedeal courthouse by architect Baumann and Baumann. The building is till used as a branch post office, the court section is now used by the state courts. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture and political significance. The fedeal court functions were moved down the street to Howard Baker Federal Courthouse.
Knoxville, Tenn., U. S. Post Office and Government Court House
K-6 United States Post Office and Government Court House, Knoxville, Tenn. No. 4A-H965. Constructed in 1934 for use as a post office and federal courthouse. The building is still used as branch post office, teh court section is now used by the state courts. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture and political significance. The federal court funtions were moved down the street to Howard Baker Fed. Courthouse.
U.S. Post Office, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. No. 9A-775-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. Built in 1935. This post office building located at 218 N. Military Avenue was built in the Classical Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It still serves as a post office.
Post Office Building, Lebanon, Tenn. No. 56029-N. Opened in 1915 and had its groundbreaking Oct. 30, 1913. Located at 203 e. Main Street. The structure today serves as the office of the Wilson County Election Commission. Building placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
U.S. Post Office, Martin, Tenn. No. 1B114-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. This former post office was built between 1900 and 1924 and it is located at 100 Main Street in Weakly County. In 1965 a bigger post office was built and the building became the Weldon Public Library. The official opening for the library was in March 1968. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Cities and towns
Markets
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Memphis, Tenn, Cossitt Library , Federal Building and Post Office
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Memphis, Tenn, Federal Building No 15331
Universities and colleges
15331- Federal Building Memphis, Tenn., Located along Front St. in Downton Memphis, this massive building originated in 1876. At the time it was just a Customs House. In 1929, the building was expanded to become the post office. As of 2010, the building serves as the university of Memphis School of Law.
Memphis, Tenn. , Cositt Library and Custom House
Cositt Library and Custom Hosue, Memphis, Tenn. No. A - 69852. Memphis's first public library opened at the corner of Front and Moroe in 1893. Memphians fell in love with the grand building. During the next 25 years it became a major landmark and the most photographed building n the city, appearing on most postcards than any other landmark.
Memphis, Tenn. Cossitt Library, Federal Building and Post Office, No. 2A-H923
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14076 Federal Building, Memphis, Tenn., Originated in 1876, at the tie when it was built it was just a Customs House, it included two clock towers. In 1929, the building was expanded to become the post office. As of 2010, the buidling serves as the University of Memphis School of Law. Miss Elta Onle London Ohio, 12/16/09 You did not Answer my letter, Or at least I have Not gotten it yet. A Happy New Year To you. M. Curli.
Memphis, Tenn. Federal Building and Post Office
Post offices buildings
Federal Building and Post Office, Memphis. Tenn. Showing Sky Scrappers in a distance from Confederate Park. No. 344. Mr. I. C. Dunaway 1215 Gary St. So-Jacksonville, Florida. We arrived In McAlisteron Time. We are a Little tired + sleepy But think we'll Be O. K. soon. We Will write a letter Later. Love, Eunice + Laurie
Memphis, Tenn. View of Confederate Park, Post Office and Mississippi River
Post Office
1 - Confederate Park, Post Office and Mississippi River by Moonlight, Memphis, Tenn., No, 2A-H922. View of the city. Mr + Mrs E. O'Donnell 2111 Daly Ave, Bornx, New York. E. C. Smith 9 1/2 box 27m Ckass 39-47 NATTC Memphis Tenn., Hi. Well how are things in the Bronx. I hear you have been sight seeing. Well I am in school and I like the work very much. I hope to hear from soon. "Ernie"
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Memphis, Tenn., Confederate Park, Post Office and Mississippi River by Moonlight
Market
Post offices
Parks
Confederate Park, Post Office and Mississippi River by Moonlight, Memphis, Tenn., No 1319. Confederate Park is located at 51 North Front Street. Confederate Park was designed by George Kessler as a Memorial to the Civil War, and was dedicated in 1908. In 2013 the city government renamed this park to Memphis Park. In 2017 the city government , in a late meeting, changed some laws and sold the park to a non-profit organization for $1,000. Hettie Prince. Forster Ave. Norwalk Ohio. Hello Hettie + Virginia. Talk about hot I Am roasted so maybe You will only see My shadow when I arrive home. Ha. Ha. Love, Grace.
Memphis, Tenn., Cossit Library and Post Office
Crossitt Library and Post Office, Memphis, Tenn. No. 10408. Memphis's first library opened at the corner of Front and Monroe in 1893. Memphians fell in love with the grand building. During the next 25 years it became the most photographed building in the city, appearing in more postcards than any other landmark.
Memphis, Tenn., Cossitt Library and Post Office
Cossitt Library and Post Office, Memphis, Tenn., Memphis's first public library opened at the corner of Front and Monroe in 1893. Memphians fell in love with the grand building. During the next 25 years it became a major landmark and the most photographed building in the city. Mrs Jennie Flausbury Johnstown NY, Dear Friend no doubt You think I have Forgotten to ans your Pretty cards received Some days since But when I tell you. It was owing to illnes. I am sure you will Pardon the delay. I have been ill and Am not feeling well Yet but able to be up will try to Be more prmpt in future.
Memphis, Tenn., Cossitt library, Federal Building and Post Office
Cossitt Library, Federal Building and Post Office, Memphis, Tenn. No. 1318. Mr. + Mrs. W. R. Poole + Skeezey 161 1/2 W. Sane St. Raleigh, N.C., Dear Mary + Roy; Guess you have Returned from Vacation long ago, But we are enjoying ours now. Wish You could be her With us. Bob is gone Looking if all the Accountants in Memphis. He said tell you We were coming over For bridge soon. Love, Bott M. E.
Post office buiildings
Couthouses
Memphis, Tenn. Custom House, No. 2539. The completion and occupation of the structure was not effected until the summer of 1885. The cost of the building $520,000. Miss Millie Adams, Lexiton Kentucky
Custom House. Memphis Tenn. No. 328. The completion and occupation of the structure was not effected until the summer of 1885. The cost of the building $520,500. Mr. G. Courtney Hall, Warsaw North Carolina. For Los Angeles, our address will be West Lake Hotel, for several weeks in. Uncle and his friends have been lovely- have taken us motoring etc... Will tyr to write you soon.
Memphis, Tenn., U. S. Custom House, Court House and Post Office
13 - United States Custom House, Court House and Post Office, Memphis, Tenn., No. 2B-H909. The building was built originally in the 1880s to house the U. S. Customs House, but it provided space for several other federal offices. Locally, it becme known as the "Custom House." Over the following one hundred years, the U. S. federal building served many purposes, including as the federal courthouse, customs house, and post office. The building underwent a large expansion in 1929-1930, creating a new facade on Front Street. It was place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Memphis, Tenn., Views of Confederate Park and Post Office
Markets, Cities and towns
Looking Across Confederate Park, Toward Post Office, Memphis, Tenn. - 42. No. 14397. Confederate Park was designed by George Kessler as a Memorial to the Ciivl War, and was dedicated in 1908. This park where Federal re-douts were located during the War among the States, overlooks the Mississippi and particulary Wolf River. The latter is the Memphis harbor, which transmits greater tonnage than during the days of the Mississipppi river packets.
U.S. Post Office, Milan, Tenn. No. 6B255-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. Built in 1925. The Supervising architect was Algernon Blair. The building is located at 382 Main Street in Gibson County. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is still being used as a post office today.
U. S. Post Office, Morristown, Tenn, No. R-3902. Built in 1914, Supervising Architect Oscar Wenderoth. Located at 134 N. Henry St., Morristown TN USA 37814. The building is of standard functionalist type of architecture design. It is still used as an active post office, with limited street parking in the immediate vicinity. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places 4/25/1983.
Post Office, Morristown, Tenn. No. R-90391. Built in 1914,. Located at 134 N. Henry Street. Designed by architect Oscar Wenderoth, the building is of a standard functionalist type of architecture design, still an active post office with limited street parking in the immediate vicinity. Placed in the U. S. National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2983.
Mo-6 U. S. Post Office, Morristown, Tenn., No. E-6591. Built in 1914, located at 134 N. Henry St. Architect Oscar Wenderoth designed the post office, the building is oa standard functionalist type of architecture design. Post office is still in use, and is listed in the U. S. National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1983.
Post Office, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Built in 1909, designed by Robert Taylor. The building was a stock design developed decades earlier and used in multiple locations between 1890 and 1910. The decision to use a Romanesque/Italianate style for the 1909 Murfreesboro structure may have been influenced by Oaklands (then called Oak Manor). The Post Office moved in the 1980s to the location on South Church. The building is now being occupied by the Murfreesboro Little Theater. The system of catwalks proved useful when the building was again renovated for the performing arts in the mid-1990s.
Nashville Tenn., U. S. Courthouse and Federal Building
United States Court House and Federal Office Building Nashville, Tennessee, No. 12289N. This building was erected in 1951 at a coast of $5,0000,000. There are 310,000 square feet of floor space, approximately three city blocks in this eight story structure.
Nashville, Tenn., Custom house and Post office
Custome House
Nashville, Tenn., Custom house and Post Office.No. 5202. The Custom House and Post Office, occupy the same building- a handsome edifice in the Gothic style of architecture. The material used in its construciotn is limestone and granit and the cost was nearly $1,000,000. A central tower with clock (illuminated at night) commands a magnificent view of the city adn surrounding country.
Nashville, Tenn., Post Office and Custom House
Post Office and Custom House, Nashville, Tenn. . Built in the American Victorian Gothic style, the U.S. Customs House first opened its doors in 1882 and served as the city's first post office and houses the federal Treasury Department and Justice Department. The cornerstone of the Cusotms House was laid by President Rutherford B Hayes in 1877 on the first visit of a president tothe South since the Civil War. In 1982 a 121,000 square foot renovation and restoration of the Custom House was undertaken which entailed restoration of ornamental plaster, wood, iron and stone work throughout the building. Today ther are three bankruptcy courtrooms in the Customs Hosue, and the courtrooms and bankruptcy related offices account for a large portion of the space in the building. Three judges from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit also have their chambers in teh Customs House along with several other government agencies and a few private offices.
Union Station, Nashville, Tenn-77, No. 858. Nashville's Union Station is a former railroad terminal built in 1900 to serve the passengers of the eight railroads that provided passenger service to Nashville, Tennessee. Built just west of the downtown area, the station was also used by streetcars prior to their discontinuance in Nashville in 1941. A hotel since 1986, Union Station became a Marriott Autograph Colelction Hotel in 2012, and completed a full renovataion of all guest rooms and public spaces ini 2016. It became a member os Historic Hotels in America in 2015. Nashville, the capital city of Tennessee, located in the heart of the great Middle Tennessee Basin, is surrounded by a rich and fertile agricultural section. Splendid highways, leading in all directions and railroads and rivers aid in forming a transportation system unsurpassed anywhere.
New Post Office, Nashville, Tennessee. The New Nashville Post Office, located on Broadway, next to the Union Station was dedicated November 27, 1934. It is one of the handsomest structures in the South, finished in White Georgia Marble and Minnesota Granite. This buildign was erected at a cost of over one million dollars.
4-New Post Office, Nashville, Tennessee. The New Nashville Post Office, located on Broadway, next to the Union Station was dedicated November 27, 1934. It is one of the handsomest structures in the South, finished in White Georgia Marble and Minnesota Granite. This building was erected at a cost of over one million dollars.
Nashville, Tennessee, U. S. Postoffice and Union Station
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Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Courthouse and Federal Office Buildilng
United States Court House and Federal Office Building Nashville, Tennessee - 7, No. 12289. Located at 801 Broadway, the building was erected in 1951 at a cost of $5,0000,000, designed by architect David Allan Thorn. There are 310,000 square feet of floor space, approximately three city blocks in this eight story structure. The Estes Kefauver federal Building and Courthouse Annex is a Federal office building and courthouse of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Named after U. S. Senator Estes Kefauver and added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places October 24, 2016.
Post Office, DuPont Plant, and Andrew Jackson - Old Hickory Tenn., No. 862N. Located about ten miles from Nashville is an industrial city known as Old Hickory, Tenn. It has one of the most complete rayon silk manufacturing plants in the country, also cellophane plants which leads the United States in the production of this product. U. S. Post Office (1934), located 1101 Donelson Avenue,. This one story, red brick, flat roof restrained Colonial Revival design came from the Office of the Supervising Architect, Louis A. Simon. The building is listed in the National Register as a part of the Old Hickory historic district. Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States. The Old Hickory DuPont Gunpowder plant was located at a bend in the Cumberland River near Nashville, Tennessee. The Old Hickory Gunpowder plant was the largest munitions plant in the world at the time of operation, 1918-1919, occupying some 4,700 acres and production half a million pounds of powder a day. DuPont ceased production at the Old Hickory Gunpowder at the beginning of 1919. In 1923 The Nashville Industrial Corporation sold the plant back to DuPont who would use it to manufacture rayon and cellophane. DuPont ceased the production of rayon in 1961 and the production of cellophane in 1964 after decades of success.
Post Office, Paris, Tenn-5. The construction of the U. S. Post Office at the southeast corner of W. Wood and N. Market in 1908. This brick building was a Colonial Revival design typical of post office construction of the early 1900s. The building's design was prepared under the supervision of government architect James Knox Taylor and was one of many such post offices constructed utilizing this Colonial Revival form and detailing It featured a hipped roof, arched windows and classical detailing around the doors, windows and eaves such as dentils and modillion blocks, By the mid 20th century the building was enlarged with brick additions but it retains its original form and design. Post office is still in use. Sara M. Tonge 20 Coccaset St. Foxboro, Mass. Dear Sara: So sorry to hear you have to have an operation. Hope it's nothing to serious, if you are able to write have your sister let me know how you are. Be a good girl and hurry up and get well. Love & Best Wishes. Grace.
U.S. Post Office, Paris, Tenn. No. 9A781-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. Built in 1908. This historic US Post Office, located at the southeast corner of W. Wood and N. Market Streets was built in the Clonial Revival style typical of that time. The Architect was james Knox Taylor. The building was enlarged but retains its original form and still serves as a post office.
Thompson's Community Service, Paris, Tenn.
Post Office, Springfield, Tenn. No. 120799-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. Built in 1913. This post office in the historic downtown district of Springfield was constructed under the Supervising Architect, Oscar Wenderoth. The building has housed the Robertson County History Museum since Jan. 7, 1993.
Church buildings
Post Office, Tullahoma, Tenn. No. 3291. Built between 1924-1925. This post office located at 201 Grundy Street was designed under the supervision of James A. Wetmore. It was a nice example of Classical Revival Style Architecture. This structure has been repurposed and now serves as the First Christian Church Annex. Postmarked Jun 21, 1941 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Hi Kids; Is this a wonderful trip. We are having a great time. See you soon. We are on our way to Georgia now. Gussie. To: Mr. & Mrs. M. McCabe. 112 N. Court St. Rockford, Ill.
Santway Photo-Craft Company, Watertown, N.Y.
U.S. Post Office, Union City, Tenn. No. 6B313-N. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. Built in 1916. The post office near the Union City Town Square was built in the Colonial Revival style and was designed by James Knox Taylor. It is located at 114 W. Washington Avenue in Obion County. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The building still serves as a post office.
Thompson's Community Service, 1220 Chickasaw, Paris, Tennessee
U.S. Post Office, Winchester, Tennessee. No. W1-4. No. 2C-H600. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. Art Color tone. Built in 1914. This historic post office is located at 7 S. High Street in Franklin County. In 1970 the post office moved to a larger facility and the city purchased it for government use.
Independent News Service, Tullahoma, Tenn.