Apalachicola FL Post Office, Customs House and U S Weather Bureau
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Buildings
Post offices
Custom house
Post Office, Customs House and U S Weather Bureau, Apalachicola FLA, Miss Pearl Stallings 107 M. 12th St Leesburg, Fla, Dear Ms. Pearl I feel much better now. In taking a typical shot had just came today. Please say hello to all the girls in the house. Thanks very much for the nice cup of coffee before I left. Plenty of coffee here. Keep well Hiljo Aksalor
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.
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.
Post Office, Bradenton, Fla -8-D-2 No 31828
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.
U S Post Office, Clearwater, Florida C141
Clearwater FLA United States Post Office, C-65 The Springtime City
C-65 United States Post Office, Clearwater, FLA, -The Springtime City, 4A-H1085
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
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
Courthouses
Post Office, Fernandina, Fla. No. 9A-H2220. Genuine Curteich-Chicago post card. The address of this building changed from 400 Atlantic Avenue to 401 Center Street. Renovations were done in 1939. Still in use as a Post Office.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States Post Office
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States Post Office, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. No. F51. No. 74610. Tichnor quality views.
Eli Witt Cigar & Tobacco Co., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and US Courthouse
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.
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.
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.
Fort Pierce FL F P 25 U S Post Office, 7A H145
Courthouses buildings
F P 25 U S Post Office, Fort Pierce, FLA No 7A-H145, Built as a post office in 1935 as part of the PWA Program. The roof was a popular point for viewing street events such as the Cattleman's Parade. Several high security trials were held. Windows in the judges chambers were replaced with bullet resistant glass. The postmaters private entrance became the judges emergency exit. Presently, it appears to be used only for city functions.
Hollywood Florida U S Post Office H-16 No K3525
U S Post Office at Hollywood, Florida H-16, No K-3525
Novelti Craft Co, Olympial Bldg, Miami Fla
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.
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
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
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
Key West, FL, Post office and Custom house
Key West, Fla. Post Office and Custom House. No. 15236. Made in Germany. Located at 281 Front Street, this was built as a post office, custom house, courthouse and lighthouse quarters. The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here until 1932 when the property was transferred to the US Navy. After the Navy declared it surplus, it was abandoned for nearly twenty years. It was purchased by the state of Florida in 1991 and leased to the Key West Art & Historical Society. Post marked Mar. 5 with a two cent stamp. Message on back: March 15, 1912. I need not say where I am. but shall only be here until 11 am then for Missouri by day train no nights if I can help it. Well. Aunt Louise R. To: Miss Mary LeJacques. 7534 Comfort Ave. Mapleware, Mo.
Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME, USA
New Post Office, U.S. Court and Customs house, Key West, Florida. No. 2138N-34. This beautiful, white concrete building houses the Post Office, US Court House and Custom House. Located at 301 Simonton Street, this new federal building was constructed of Key Largo limestone. When completed in September 1932, the Customs House, Post Office and US Court moved in. The lighthouse Department remained in the old building. In use by the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Sydney M. Aronovitz US Courthouse
Post Office. Custom House. Court House. Key West, Fla. No K7. No. 29299N. Photo by Cliff Mooney, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Key West, the southernmost of the Florida Keys, is approximately five miles long and two miles wide - approximately 375 miles farther south than Cairo, Egypt and only 90 miles from Havana, is a wonderful tropical resort. Natural color card made by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Post marked Feb. 1, 1952 with a two cent stamp. Message on Back: I did not see the green beaches yet they must be in Miami. I made it and its nice and warm here. Dale is getting out the 8 of Feb. and we will start for home soon after that. I think this is a nice place. So Long. Anna. To: Mrs. Clayton Markel. Glen Rock Pa. R.D. #2.
Post Office, Key West, Florida, No 31, 67381, This is the beautiful new building of the United State Post Office on Key West, which daily handles more and more mailing matter as the city gradually becomes a resort center of the first rank. From Herbie 1/18/43, Too small. It still takes too long for us to get our mail. This new federal building was constructed of Key Largo limestone. When completed in September 1932, the Customs House, Post Office and U.S. Court moved in. The Lighthouse Department remained in the old building. In use by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
K-2 - U S Post Office, Kissimmee, Fla., No 7B-H1067
Post Office, Lake City, Florida, No 3382N-22
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, 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.
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
U. S. Post Office - Madison, Fla, 2-B-54
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.
Marianna, Florida, U. S. Post Office and Federal Building M-2
M-2 U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, Marianna, Florida, E-7348
Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
Miami FL, Post Office and Ralston Building 1222
1222 Post Office and Ralston Building, Miami FLA. In the past two years over $4,000,000 have been spent in the construction of business blocks, hotels and homes, and at the present time construction work is in progress that amounts to as much more. The Ralston building pictured here is the highest building in the city. The post office and custom house cost nearly $200,000. Mr. William Walters S. Gash Ave, Sumelleu N.J., Hello Big Bill, no snowballs here nice and warm is the first yesterday. Going to head out today for a little. W.H.
Post Office, Miami, Fla. No. 17068, The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here until 1933. Between 1931 and 1937 the building was occupied by the Federal Arts Project. In 1937, the building became First Federal Savings & Loan Assn of Miami. The bank moved in 1973 and the building was renamed the AmeriFirst Building. It sold in 2014 for $11 million and is now the Miami Center for Architecture and Design. Mr and Mrs W. Farrow, Rosemont PA. Miami Fla 302-6-Aug 20. Dear Bro and sister, hope this will find you all well. I am feeling much better this is a beautiful place only you need an auto to get around, the building are all white they are beautiful and the trees and flowers are very pretty, get ready to come down in November.
Miami, Florida U.S. Post Office and Federal building -44, No 10933
44 U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, Miami, Florida, No 10933, This building is the largest structure to be built of Windley Key quaried Coquina limestone. The building housed all federal agencies except the Weather Service. The building has been vacant since 2008. In June 2016, Miami Dade College, which oversees three other historically significant buildings, signed a 115 year lease with the GSA. Mrs Nellie McNellage 1207 Kentucky St, Mobile Ala. Had a swell trip, seeing some beautiful scenery. Wish you were with us. Lvoe Leo and Anita
Novelti Craft Co., Olympia Bldg., Miami, FL
Miami, Florida Federal Building and Post Office D.C. 138, No 8A-H2119
D.C. 128-Federal Building and Post Office, Miami Florida, 8A-H2119. This building is the largest structure to be built of Windley Key quarried Coquina limestone. The building housed all federal agencies except the Weather Service. The building has been vacant since 2008. In June 2016, Miami Dade College, which oversees three other historically significant buildings, signed a 115 year lease with the GSA. Mrs Frank Jewett #315 Main St., Journte Ohio Apt 6
Dade County News Dealers Supply Co.., Miami, FL
Federal building
U.S. Post Office, Miami, Florida 5953N-212, The New Miami Post Office, which was opened on July 1, 1933, was built at a cost of $1,500,000. All federal departments, with the exception of the weather bureau, are housed or represented in the new structure.
United States Post Office, Miami Beach, Fla. No. 403. No. 71724. Tichnor Quality Views, Boston, Mass. The Miami Beach Post Office is located at 13th and Washington Avenue, here thousands of visitors call daily to get word from the folks back home. This building is still in use as a post office only. Postmarked Feb. 12, 1943 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Dear Friend. Thanks for Warren P.6. Yes please send me one more. I have nice cards from here but no hospital - Lodges or Depots. This is Miami Beach P.6. Am out of Miami near Key Lime. Mrs. Hazel Kessen. 1084 NW 58th Terrace. Miami, Florida. To: Ina Boork. Rock Creek. Ohio.
Miami Beach, FL, United States Post Office
United States Post Office, Miami Beach, Fla. No. DC-185. Genuine Curteich- Chicago C.T. Art Colortone postcard. This is a historic 1937 Art Modern US Post Office Building in Miami Beach, FL designed by Howard Lowell Cheney. This post office contains a fountain and urals by Charles Hardman depicting ponce de Leon's invasion of Florida. This building was a post office and is still in use as a post office only.
Dade County Newsdealers Supply Co., Miami, Fla.
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
New Post Office , Palm Beach, Florida - 77, 1583N. All that Florida has to offer in the way of healthful sunshine, outdoor sports, scenic beauty, entertainment and ideal conditions the year round is found in its truest form at Palm Beach which is separated from West Palm Beach by sparkling Lake Worth.
United States Post Office, Palmetto, Florida MC-120
Tropical Cards and Souvenirs, Bradenton, Florida
US Post Office, Panama City, Fla., On the Gulf of Mexico. No. P.C. 3. No. 9A-H2627. Genuine Curteich Chicago CT Art Colortone Post Card. This Post Office at 421 Jenks Avenue was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds. Construction started in 1937 and it was dedicated on April 29, 1938. It housed the post office and other federal agencies and it remains a post office today.
Panama City, FL, United States Post Office
United States Post Office. panama City, Florida. No. 104-P. No. 15,665. Colour picture publication. Mass. U.S. This post office and building for some federal agencies was constructed during 1937-1938. Postmarked Sep 17, 1945 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Dear Kitty. Here we are in a 3 bedroom house on the beach in Palm Beach. We were in Montgomery last night at 9 o'clock. We have had a real nice time today. Mrs. Nichols brought a fried chicken we eat on the road. Hart Walton belongs to the government. Love Mother. To: Mrs. Willare Milican. 1117 Overlook. Chattanooga 4 Tennessee.
The Dothan Cigar & Candy Company, Panama City, Florida
Pensacola, FL, US Post Office and Custom House
U Post Office and Custom House, Pensacola, Fla. No. A-5320. Located at 223 South Palafox Street. Work began in 1884 after an 1880 fire destroyed the prior customs house. The building was abandoned about 1932. It was used as a post office, customs house and courthouse. Postmarked 1913 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: Mornin. Hello Charlie. How are you and Emma. Expect the weather is cold where you are. Just now is cooler than common. Have you got your corn all husked yet. Got here last Thursday in the evening. All ok. It is nice here. Tell Emma I will send her a card in the future. From your Uncle J. Ross Palton. Gonzalez, Florida. To: Mr. Charles Levengood. Miami. Ohio. RFD 1.
US Court House and Citizens and Peoples National Bank, Pensacola, Fla. No. 42284. C.T. American Art Colored. The US Court house was abandoned about 1932 then exchanged in 1938 for Escambia County land where the US Post Office and Courthouse was built. This was later used as the new Escambia county courthouse. It now houses various county offices. Postmarked in 1937 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back. New Orleans. 4-8-1937. After visiting Emily at Byers, Sam Baker at Weatherford and Dorothy at Mont Belview in Texas, we have just arrived in New Orleans. Will be heading for Illinois soon. Charlie. To: Mr. F.E. Quick. 25 Parsons St. Detroit, Michigan.
Pensacola, FL, United States Post Office
United States Post Office and Federal Court House, Pensacola, Fla. No. 19. No. 67807. Tichnor Quality Views by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. Located at 100 North Palafox Street this building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1997.
Winston E. Arnow Federal Building
New $500,000 Post Office, Pensacola, Florida. No. 46048. In 2010 named the Winston E. Arnow Federal Building. After a 20 year renovation it is back in use as a federal court facility. Postmarked Jun 22, 1940 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Well Janie, are you down there or, are you not? I came down here with my brother the 5th of June. Having a grand time. Write me a card to Pamplin if you are in school and when I am in Farmville I will come to see you. Don't study too hard. How's Sherman? Love. Virginia Oakes. To: Miss Janie Scaggs. State Teachers College. Farmville. Virginia.
Pensacola, FL, US Post Office and Federal building
U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, Pensacola, Fla. No. 2B-H1038. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. Art Colortone post card, Built on the site of the 1883 Escambia County Courthouse. Completed in 1939 in the classic WPA Moderne architectural style. It was used as a post office and a court house.
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.
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
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.
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
St. Augustine FL Post Office and 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 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 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 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 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, 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.
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, 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, 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.
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, 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, 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.
Post Office, Tallahassee, Fla. 3, No. 71257. This is the beautiful stone building which contains the Post Office and the Government Court House at Tallahassee. Another WPA building, this one in the Georgian Revival style. It includes eight Treasury Department, New Deal, Fine Arts, Edward Ulreich murals of Florida history. In use as court facility.
Post Office, Tallahassee, Florida, No 77298. Another WPA building, this one in the Georgia Revival style. It includes eight Treasury Department, New Deal, Fine Arts, Edward Ulreich murals of Florida history. In use of court facility.
Tallahassee, FL Post Office and Government Court House T-41
T-41 Post Office and Government Court House, Tallahassee, FLA. No 7A-H1281. Another WPA building, this one in the Georgian Revival style. It includes eight Treasury Department, New Deal, Fine Arts, Edward Ulreich murals of Florida history. In use as court facility.
Tallahassee FL U. S. Post Office and Government Building by Night T-43
T-43 U. S. Post Office and Government Building by Night, Tallahassee, Fla. No. 7A-H3003. Another WPA building, this one in the Georgian Revival style. It includes eight Treasury Department, New Deal, Fine Arts, Edward Ulreich murals of Florida history. In use as court facility.
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 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
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.
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.
US Post Office, West Palm Beach, Florida. No. 69. No. 76616.Tichnor Quality Views. Located at 400-416 South Olive Street work started on this building in 1936. It was finished on May 1, 1937. It was used as a post office and for government offices but never a courthouse. It was razed in 1979 to make way for affordable housing as the St. James Residence.
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.