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Post office buildings
Buildings
U. S. Post Office, Danville, Ky. No. 11585. The 107 year old federal building, which is now home of the Community Arts Center at the corner of Main and Foruth streets, has a long history of adapting to the needs of the town. The building was occupied in three primary phases; as the town pos office from 1911 through 1961, then as a federal building until the mid 1990s, and finally its current use as the CAC..
Danville, KY., U. S. Post Office and Federal Building
Post office
Courthouses
U. S. Post Office and Federal Building, Danville, KY. No. R-38083. The 107 year old federal building, which is now home of the Community Arts Center at the coner of Main and Fourth streeets, has a long history of adapting to the needs of the town. The building was occupied in three primary phases; as the town post office from 1911 through 1861, then as a federal building until the mid 1990s, and finally its current use as the CAC.
Post Office, Danville, KY. - 5, No. 16202. The 107 year old federal building, which is now home of the Community Arts Center a the corner of Main and Fourth streets, has a long history of adapting to the needs of the town. The building was occupied in three primary phases; as the town post office from 1911 through 1961, then as a federal building unti lthe mid 1990s, and finally its current use as the CAC.
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Post Office, Elizabethtown, KY-2, No. 21357. This city, the county seat of Hardin County, is situated in Severn's Valley on the southern slope of a chain of knobs known as Muldraugh's Hill. Since the valley's discovery by John Severn in 1779, it has gown into an industrial and trading community. Built in 1931 and since converted into the Hardin County history museum in Fall 2003, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Custom house
Custom House. Frankfort, KY, No. 2227. The old United States Courthouse and Post Office, also known as Paul Sawyier Library, is a former post office, and courthosue of the United States federal courts in Frankfrot, Kentucky. Built during 1883 to 1887, the structure housed the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky from then unitl 1901 adn the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky form 1901 unti it was succeeded. After 1965, it became the Frankfort City-County library. It was listsed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Frankfort, KY., Post Office and Federal Building
Post office and federal building, Frankfort, KY., No. A-3705. The Old United States Courthouse and Post Office, also known as Paul Sawyier Library , is a former post office, and courthouse of the U. S. federal courts. Built during 1883 to 1887, the structure housed the U. S. District Court for the District of Kentucky from then until 1901 and the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky from 1901 unti it was succeeded. After 1965, it became the Frankfort City-County library. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
U. S. Post Office, Glasgow, KY.2A1379-N, Built in 1918, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it is part of a Registered historic district, the Glasgow Central Business District.
U. S. Post Office, Henderson, KY, No. 63091-N
US Post Office, Lebanon, Ky. No. A-44655. C.T. Photocrom. This Post office located at 101 E. Main Street was built in 1850 and designed by James Knox Taylor. It is in Marion County and it is still in use as a post office. It is part of the Lebanon Historic Commercial District that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Postmarked Apr. 2, 1914 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Dear Sister. I am much better only had a deep cold. Read your letter yesterday. will answer Soon. Think I will Soon Be all right again. With love, Kate. To: Mrs. Myrtle Miller. Monon. Ind. R.D. 18
Lexington, KY, US Custom House Post Office
US Custom House, Post Office, Lexington, Ky. No. G 17072. Copyright 1905 by the Rotography Co. This building was bilt and occupied in Feburary 1889 for $124,929. It was located at the corner of Main and Walnut Street. The building was used as a post office, a custom house and a government building. Postmarked Jul 19, 1910 with a one cent stamp. Message on front: Love to you all. To: Mrs. C.E. Dawson. Owensboro, KY. 1305 Daniss St.
Federal building
Post Office, Lexington, KY. No. A-11603. Located at the corner of Main Street and Walnut Street. It was built between 1886 and 1889 for $124,929. It was occupied by the post office and the internal revenue service. Postmarked June 29, 1912 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Dear Virginia. How are you? I am having a good time. Frome your loving playmate Beatrice. No. 162 High St. Lexington. To: Miss Virginia Cobb. Myrtle Av. Latonia, Ky.
Lexington, KY, Government bldg and post office
Government Bldg. and Post Office, Lexington, KY. No. 2477. It was made of local sandstone. The land was purchased for $20,000 and the building contains a cubic area of 414,000 feet.
US post Office, Lexington, Ky. No. 8A-H2926. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. Art Colortone post card. This post office and courthouse was built in 1934. It is located at 101 Barr Street. The Classical Revival style building had John T. Gillig as the architect. On back: 7-1-53.
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Post Office, Lexington, KY. No. 29. No. 9530. US Post Office and Court House. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 1999. It is used as the courthouse for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Postmarked May 4, 1937 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: 405 Chestnut Ave. Danville, Ky. Dear Mrs. Harvey. Thanks for your mice letter and the lovely cards. I didn't have any that you sent me and I was pleased to get them. The used cards are OK. and appreciated very much. I will write you later for I have some more Ky cards I want to send you. Respt. Mrs. Matt D. Mayes. To: Mrs. Fred Harvey. 14 Liberty St. Westerly R.I.
London, KY, Federal building and US Post office
Federal building and U.S. Post Office, London, Kentucky. No. 13102. Silvercraft. Made by the Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y. Located at 300 S. Main Street, it was built in 1911 as a post office and courthouse. The architect was James Knox Taylor and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Aug. 19, 1974. It is used as the courthouse for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. The post office moved out in 1961 and renovations were done in 1963.
Louisville, Custom House, Miss Cicely Bowman, c/o W.R. W. Law, Esq., R.R. No. 4, Versailles, KY, Tuesday Night, Hello Chucky, be a good little girl. Papa,
Louisville, KY., Custom House and Post Office
Custom House and Post Office, Louisville, KY, No. 11339, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky. The Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse and Custom House, also known as United States Post Office, Court House and Custom House, is a historic courthouse, custom house, and post office located at Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is the courthouse for the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the United States Post Office, Court House and Custom House name. Miss Jane Shannon, Shelbyville KY, Hello Jane! How did y class come out today> Let me hear once in a while. I regret losing such fine girls Sincerely, A. King Asland
Custom House, Louisville, KY. , Mrs. J.D. Shaffer, Fairfield Selma. Armed in good shape this morning, Joe
Louisville, KY, Custom House and Post Office
Post offices buildings
Custom House and Post Office, Louisville, KY. Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse and Custom House, known as United States Post Office, Court House, and Custom House, is a historic courthouse, custom house, and post office located at Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is the courthouse for the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the United States Post Office, Court House and Custom House name.
Post Office buildings
Gene Snyder US Courthouse
Post Office, Louisville, KY. No. 34. Caufield & Shook, Louisville. Tichnor Quality Views. Located at 601 W. Broadway this post office, custom house and courthouse was built between 1931-1932 and opened in 1936. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar. 18, 1999. Postmarked Sep 17, 1938 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Louisville KY, Sept 13 - 38. Dear Florence. It has been such a long time since hearing from you. I do hope work and not illness is the cause of your silence. I am becoming a more ambitious, I think. This summer has been such a trying one due to the humidity in the air. Although we are still having fair weather, the trees are shedding their leaves and my flowers are almost gone. As a rule I had lovely flowers until frost which usually comes late in October. Write when you can - Love Adilyn. To: Miss Florence Leaming, (Brookline, Mass. P.O. Box 116) Gen. Del. Asbury Park. N.J.
Louisville, KY, Custom House & Post Office
Custom House & Post Office, Louisville, Ky. No. 17-9. The building was occupied in 1893. The building located on the northeast corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets was built between 1883 and 1893 for $140,000. It is constructed of limestone. Postmarked Jun 9, 1908 with a one cent stamp. Message on front: Having fine time. H M Samuels. To: Geo Culley. # 1200 Royal Bldg. Chicago. Ill. Queen Ins. Co.
Louisville, KY, Post office, Court house and Custom house
United States Post Office, Court house and custom house, Louisville, KY. No. 3A-H89. No. V-42. Caufield & Shook. C.T. Art Color tone. New Post Office, Louisville, Ky. Cost $3,000,000.00. Covers block on Broadway between 6th and 7th Streets. The supervising architect for this building was James A. Wetmore and the style was Classical Revival. Postmarked Apr 23, 1952 with two one cent stamps. Message on back: Dear Sharron, How are you. I'm having a good time down your mammy. I Hope some day you will be able to come down your mammy. Lola. To: Miss Sharron Morris. Homewood Addition. Fairmont W. Va. % Goldie Haggy.
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Louisville, KY, US Post Office, court house and custom house
US Post Office, Court house and Custom house in Louisville, Kentucky. No. V69. No. 45720. This building was among the first recipients of artwork commissioned by the Treasury Relief Art Project. In 1935, artist Frank Weathers Long painted ten murals depicting regional themes. The interior was renovated in 1936, 1950 and 1958. Postmarked Jun 8, 1945 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Hi Gal: Wish you were with us. We are having a nice time. I think I needed a vacation. Be seeing you in about a week. Fasty, Hilda & Kat. To: Mrs. C.M. Harrell. Box 346. Wanesville, N.C.
US Post Office, Louisville, Ky. No. 2B-H929. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. Art Colortone. In 1986 the Post Office moved out. It was renovated and was named the building of the year in 1997/1999. In 1986 it was named in honor of Marion Gene Snyder. It is the courthouse of the District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
U. S. Post Office, Madisonville, Ky., No. 2A1375-N. Built in 1931, located at 56 N. Main Street. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places January 3, 1989.
U. S. Post Office, Maysville, Ky., No. 1B944-N. Located at 131 E. Third St, built in 1905. Still in use as a post office in Mason County.
Church buildings
Post Office, Mt. Sterlin, Ky, No. 114380-N, Best water supply, natural gas, country club, new hotel, Mt. Sterling, Ky. "The Gateway of the Mountains." Located at 109 West Main Street, the former Post Office building next door to First Presbyterian church went up for sale in 1991. Seeing an opportunity for expanded ministry, the church bought the building, spent several years renovating the structure, and renamed it "The Presbyterian Post."
Post Office, New Port, KY, No. 330. Dedicated February 1. 1901. U. S. Post Office building is made of classical revival style. The post office is located NE corner of Eight Street and Washington Ave. The former post office is now occupied by Newport Board of Education.
Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Post Office
United States Post Office, Owensboro, Kentucky. No., 4B-H1099.Located at 423 Frederica Street (Kentucky Route 2831). Built in 1909 as a combined courthouse and post office, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1989. Mrs. Debra Brooks, Bath Springs Tennessee. 7 a.mm Sat 30th, Dear Mama, I am ok and fine, My women crew went to Henfeld Tenn 3 o'clock this p.m. and stayed until tomorrow night. I did not want to go. My check will be here. I will be here till Wed night. I sure like this place. Love you M. K. Brooks
Post Office, Paducah, Ky. , No. 1337. The building is located on the northwest-corner of Broadway and Fifth street. The building was completed in Spetember, 1883, the cost of construcition being $128,032.13. The eagle on the outside cost $2,000. Paducah was flooded on Feb. 2, 1937. This courthouse was razed after the flood. The 8,000 pound eagle on the building was saved.
Paducah, Ky., United States Post Office and Court House
United States Post Office and Court House, Paducah, Ky., No. 8A-H2776. Built by architect Henry B. Carter in 1938. Located at 501 Broadway, the buidling is used for the Western Distric to Kentucky from 1938 - present
Post Office, Paris Ky., No. 17195. Built in 1908-1909 as a post office. The architectural structure is Beaux Arts structure, the building was later used as city office space. The Veb Co, Paris Ky, 3 LC 4.00 R
Government Building, Richmond, KY., 6, No 5848N. The building is located on the north side of Main street, between Third and Fifth streets. The structure was completed and occupied about July 1, 1897. Unusually decorated by stone faces carved in its Rockcastle free sandstone, this building housing the federal court and post office is of worthy interest to all visitors. It was constructed at a cost of $200,000.
U. S. Post Office, Winchester, Ky. No. 34265. Constructed in 1912, this building was used as the Winchester post office until 1988 . In the 1990s, Clark County converted it into its judicial center.
Post Office, Winchester, Ky.., No.6A79-N. Constructed in 1912, this building was used as the Winchester post office until 1988. In the 1990s, Clark County converted it into its judicial center
Aberdeen, MS, US Court House & Post Office
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US Court House & Post Office. Aberdeen, Miss. It was built between 1885 and 1888. The land cost $4000 and the construction cost $74,661. It was built in the Victorian Romanesque style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Mailed with a one cent stamp. Message on front and back: Wiat for me. I'll be there before long. Don't eat all the corn on the cob - The sunrise makes the day break and the sunset makes the night fall. What makes the dew drop? C.A.R. To; Miss Cornelia Braxton. Sweet Chalybeate, Virginia.
Biloxi, MS, US Government building and post office
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Government Building Post Office, Biloxi, Miss. No. A-12875. C.T. American Art. This Post office, courthouse, and custom house was built in 1908 with James Knox Taylor as the architect. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 30, 1978. It served the US District Court for the Southern District Of Mississippi during 1908-1959. It was renovated between 1960 and 1964 and is now used as the City Hall for Biloxi.
Post Office, Brookhaven, Miss. No. R-47071. C.T. Photocrom. It was built in 1912. This building was designed by James Knox Taylor and it was constructed in the Beaux Arts, Italian Renaissance, and Mission styles. It was listed on the National Register of Historical Places on Oct 28, 1983. It is located at the corner of Cherokee and Jackson Streets.
Post offic building, Columbus, Miss. No. 20661 N. Built between 1909-1910. The Congress allocated $20,000 in 1908 for construction. The building is now used by the Columbus Light and Water Department.
Post Office, Columbus, Miss. No. 7. No. 9A407-N. Erected in 117th year of the city's existence. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art. This post office in Lowndes County was built between 1937 and 1939, one of the New Deal constructions. It was described as the largest and most elaborate of the Colonial REvival group. It had a mural painted in it called Out of Soil by Ceulah Bettersworth.
Commercial Dispatch, Columbus, Mississippi
US Post Office, Corinth, Miss. No. 2B-H904. Genuine Curteich, Chicago. This modern US Post Office is located in the center of the downtown district. This building was constructed in 1915 in Alcorn County. It was the Post office until 1986 and today it the Farmers and Merchants Bank. The building is located at 515 N. Fillmore Street and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 29, 1992.
Post Office, Corinth, Miss. No. 54630. Sky tint. Old US Post Office at 515 Fillmore Street. Postmarked May 23, 1920. 5/22 - Have thought of all of you every day, but not able to write. The trip home exhausted me, but am feeling better today. Guess you are busy this lovely day. Tell everyone Hello for me. Best wishes, Louise. Box 154. ALN. To: Mr. Charlie Connelly. Holly Springs. Miss.
Greenville, MS, US Post office and Custom house
US Post Office and Custom House, Greenville, Miss. No. 10. Located in Washington County. This building was built between 1906 and 1908.
Post Office, Greenville, Miss. No. 72801. Curt Teich & Co., Chicago. Washington County. Congress allocated $17,000 in 1906 and $15,000 in 1908 for construction.
US Post Office, Greenwood, Miss. No. 9A486-N, Genuine Curteich C.T. American Art. Located at 401 Howard Street the building was constructed between 1910 and 1912. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Today it is the administrative offices of the Greenwood Municipal School District.
US Post Office, Grenada, Mississippi. No. 16081. Colour picture publication, Cambridge, Mass. The Post office at 178 S. Main Street was built in 1915 with the architect, Oscar Wenderoth. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Nov. 27, 1984.
Gulfport, Mississippi, U. S. Post Office
U. S. Post Office, Gulfport Mississippi. No. 114, is a historic post office and customhouse that was completed in 1910, with James Knox Taylor as Supervising Architect. The cost of construction forty thousand dollars. In 1963 a one story extension to the rear was added. It is one of the examples of Second Renaissance Revival architecture in Mississippi. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Post Office, Gulfport, Miss., No. 17, 5621. Completed in 1910, with James Knox Taylor as Supervising Architect. The federal offices, among which is the office of the Judge of U. S. Court, are located in the Post Office. Opposite the post office is a statute of Judge Hardy, one of the outstanding pioneer citizens of south Mississippi, who started the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad which was later taken over by Captain T. J. Jones and built from Gulfport to Jackson. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Courthouse
U. S. Post Office, Hattiesburg, Miss. No. 3032. Located at 200 Pine Street, West. Built in 1910, first federal building in Forrest County. This building served as the Hattiesburg post office until a new post office opened in 1934. In 1939 it was converted into federal courthouse to house the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, which was created in 1936. It ceased to be used by the federal court around 1980, and was sold to Forrest County around 1986. Miss Louisa Hooper. 420 S. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y., Friday 6 P.M. I had a letter started and was waiting to hear from you before finishing it but your letter was delayed arrived late yesterday went to the opening of a new movie place with Mrs. P. last night did not return till 10-30 will wait and write Saturday. Love to all Everything fine Clementine.
Post Office, Hattiesburg, Miss, No. 3, 17312. Built 1910, located at 200 Pine Street, West. First federal building in Forrest County. This building served as the Hattiesburg post office until a new post office opened in 1934. In 1939 it was converted into federal courthouse to house the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, which was created in 1936. It ceased to be used by the federal court around 1980, and was sold to Forrest County around 1986. Miss Catherine Harvey. 14 Liberty St. Westerly, RI. I., Hattiesburg, Miss. Route 2, Box 69. Dear Catherine. Thanks for card, I sure did like it. I don't have any Capitols of Miss. When I get one I will mail it to you. Mrs. Alice Kroeger sent me your Name + address. I didn't know that Evelyn was writing you already. I am older than Evelyn. I am 27 yr. old. The oldest of nine children. Am 6 ft. 5 in tall, weight 128 lbs. medium complexion, hazel eyes, black hair. I have just started collecting cards have about 70 now. Hope you will correspond to me on cards. Is it O.K. with you. Hope you come again. Sincerely, Edna Tims.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States Post Office
United States Post Office, Hattiesburg Mississippi. No. 47950. The Pine Street United States Post Office was built in 1934, it is located at 115 W. Pine Street. The Post Office is listed on the Register of Historic Places and is still in use. Mrs. Albert Raliff 209 N. Sagnaw Lincoln, Ill. , Dear Folks - Arrived here Sat. in good Condition. My Address is 108 E. Fourth St. Hattiesburg, Miss. Will write more tomorrow.
U. S. Post Office, Hattiesburg, Miss, no. 14, 9294. The Pine Street United States Post Office was built in 1934, it is located at 115 W. Pine St.. It is still used as P.O. and is listed on the Register of Historic Places. Mr. Stanley Rush St. Catherine New Albany MS. Wish you were here. Noby
Cities and towns
Airplane view of Jackson, Miss, Nos 48; 27011. Jackson officially the City of Jackson. Founded in 1821 as the site for a new state capital, the city is named after General Andrew Jackson, who was honored for his role in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. The city of Jackson also includes around 3,000 acres comprising Jackson-Medgar Evers International Airport in Ranin County and a small portion of Madison County. Here are modern hotels, office skyscrapers, and stylish shops. Mississippi's state capital is the large building with dome surrounded by a park. Natural gas is supplied from a local field, capable of an open flow capacity of three and one half billion cubic feet daily. Mr. + Mrs. L.T. Brumley + Jo. Cotton Valley Louisiana. Dear Folks, We took the kids (35 of them) swimming Today down to Abberillo. That is where Bro. James + 1 held our second revival. Love, Jane
cities and towns
Post Office, Laurel , Miss, No. 9, 30846. Post Office built in 1916, with a Romanesque Design it is located at 5th and Oak Streets. Laurel, a city of beautiful homes and gardens, has the only art museum in the state, hydro-electric power, natural gas, municipal airport, swilling pool, and is ideally situated in a beautiful section of southern Mississippi. From Mrs. W.E. Jones
Post Office, Long Beach, Mississippi, LB 103. Located at 126 Jeff Davis Avenue. Built as a bank in 1926, sold to Masonic Lodge in 1942 and became the P.O. until 1960 and later as a library. The building was rehabilitated about 1888 for commercial use. Delightful climate, salt water sports and both salt and fresh water fishing make Long Beach, Miss., a fine vacation spot.
U. S. Post Office, Magnolia, Miss. No. 30863N. Built between 1933-1936. Located at 205 Magnolia St, it is sill used as a P. O.
McComb, Miss., Railroad Bridge and Post Office
Post office buildlings
Railroad Bridge and Post Office, McComb, Miss., No. 89338-N. Located at 114 State St., Designated as a Mississippi Landmark, it once housed the U.S. Post Office and County Library, it has 4 H&AC units. The construction date is estimated between 1917-1918. Miss Louise O'Desaley 222 Laniroad Ave. Providence Rhode Island. P. O. Box 161. Hello: thanks a lot for the L. L. card. I have been trying for a long time To get one from R.I. Picayune is Near Jackson, the Capitol, and New Orleans, La., largest city in {...} Come again, Kent Benett
Post Office, Meridian, Miss. No. 691. No. 53710. Made in Germany. The Post office and government building was authorized by Congress in 1890 and was occupied in 1898 at a cost of $73849.00.
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Meridian, MS, Post office with the new addition
Post Office, Showing the new addition, Meridian, Miss. No. 36627. Sexichrome. Located at the corner of 22nd Ave. and 8th St. The land here was purchased for $6,000. The building was occupied by the post office, United States courts and Weather Bureau. The building was demolished in the 1950s. The US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi met here until 1933.
US Post Office, Meridian, Mississippi. No. 16089. Color picture Publication, Cambridge, Mass. The US Post Office and Courthouse was built in 1933. It was listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1984. It was built in the Art Deco style. It is still used only as a Post office.
Post Office, Meridian, Miss. No. 1. No. 9101. Built in 1933 with P.J. Krouse & Fort as the architect. This building was Meridian's main post office and a federal courthouse from its construction in 1933 until 2012 when the federal courthouse was closed due to budget cuts. It is located at 9th St. and 21st Ave. The US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi met there. Postmarked Jul. 10, 1945 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Hello Mrs. Lewis. Thanks for your card. I'm receiving lots of them. I'll be glad to hear from you again. Love - Mrs. Lila Berry. Sturgis, Miss. Your card is beautiful. I love the river, mts. & highway. To: Mrs. Joe H. Lewis. R. 2. Hixson, Tenn.
Post Office, Pascagoula, Mississippi. No. 102. No. 14508N. Built in 1937. The building was located at the corner of Delmas Avenue and Poascagoula Street. There was a mural inside the building named the Legend of the Singing River. The building was used as a Post Office until 1965 when a new post office was built. This then became the Public Library. A new building was built for the library in 1985. The mural was placed in the new post office. This building was demolished to make way for construction of the new current Public Library. Postmarked Jun 7, 1951 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Dear Mrs. Appleby, We are on our way to the Southern Baptist Convention in California. Will try to send you some more cards if we can find any with Post offices on them. Sincerely, Mrs. R. Grady Snowden. To Mrs. Belle Appleby. 564 Adams St. Sarasota, Florida. June 14, 1951.
Federal building, Tupelo, Mississippi. No. DS-715. Color photo by Gilbert Ford. Mirro-Krome card by H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco. Located on Main Street, this modernistic Post Office Building was erected in 1963 at a cost of a million dollars. It is in the post modern style. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Post Office, Vicksburg, Miss. No. 1. No. 5674N. It was built in 1937. This new historic federal courthouse is located at 820 Crawford Street. It is the courthouse for the Southern District of Mississippi since 1937. Other government agencies such as the Weather Bureau, US District Engineers also had space here.
City
View of Vicksburg from roof of Post Office looking Northeast, Vicksburg, MISS. No. 14336. Printed in Germany. Vicksburg is the only city in the county of Warren, Miss. It is located 234 miles northwest of New Orleans at the confluence of the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers.
Post Office, Vicksburg, Miss. No. A 14126. Copyright 1905 by the Rotograph Co. This building was located at the corner of Crawford and Walnut Streets. It was built between 1889 and 1891. It was used for the US Circuit Court for the Southern District of Mississippi from 1892-1911. Postmarked Apr 27, 2907 with a one cent stamp. Message on front and back. Our Catholic Church right across the street. facing dark side of picture. To: Mrs. Kate Drake. 3107 Lismore St. St. Louis, MO.
Post Office, Vicksburg, Miss. Printed in Germany. It was built in 1892 for $100,232 with the land costing $9,000. It housed government agencies such as the Weather Bureau and it was the courthouse of the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi from 1892-1937. Postmarked Jan. 8 1908 with a one cent stamp. Message on Back: I got your post card for which accept many thanks. Dorothy D. Nield. 817 S. Washington. To: Miss Elizabeth Slanton. 1612 Monroe Ave. Memphis. Tenn.
Post Office, West Point, Miss, No. .A-64289, Built 1910, located at 300 Broad Street, East. The design is an elegant Italian Renaissance Revival building with a recessed five bay araded loggia. It was designated as a Mississippi Landmark on 03/05/1986. Mrss. Nia Nock, 14 Cross St., Four Plain, N.Y., West Point, Miss. Feb. 11, 1917. Dera Aunt Retta + all, Stared from Home Wed. 9 am and arrived here at 1 a.m., after a fine trip by was of Buffalo, Detroit and St. Louis,; Expect to remains mont and go to see the Mardi Gras at New Orleans while here. Having glorious time Eating, sleeping + visiting. Fine day Yesterday. Was so busy before we came. That I didn't get any letters answered. Hope you ate all well. Wish you Might be here too. Love to all Lou, 50 Calhoun St. West Point Miss.
West Point, Miss., New Post Office Building
New Post Office Building. West Point, MS., No. R-43216. Built in 1910, located at 300 Broad Street, East. An elegant Italian Renaissance Revival building with a recessed five bay arcaded loggia. It was named a Mississippi landmark on 03/05/1986. Mr. J. E. Rankin Tupelo, Miss. Monday, Rec'd your letter today- Will look for Your [...] Wed. Evening - Kindly, H.L. B.
United States Pot Office, Winona, Miss., No. A3526. Located 310 Summit St., Post Office still in use.
U.S. Post Office, Yazoo City, Miss. -1, No. 20670. This buyilding was the thrid Post Office building in Yazoo CIyt. It was built in 1910 at the corner of Main Street and Broadway as the result of Senator John Sharpe Williams efforts. Yazoo City had a major fire in 1904 which destroyed the Post ofice building on South Main and most of the downtown area. The Post Office was moved to a location on Mound St from 1904 until 1910. The building was demolished in the early 1960s to make way for the new Delta National Bank. $20,000 was designated for the cost in 1908.
Asheville, N.C., panoramic view of General Accounting Office
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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 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, NC, US Post Office and government building
Veach Baley Federal Complex
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.
Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
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, 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, 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.
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.
Asheville, N.C., The Arcade Building and Battery Park Hotel
Market
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., nighttime scene showing Grove's Arcade Building and Battery Park Hotel
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., U.S. Post Office and Government Building
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. Post Office , Burlington, N.C. No. 6. No. 8619 N. Built in 1934. Located in Alamance County.
Burlington, NC, United States Post Office
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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, 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.
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."
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."
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 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, 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, 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
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.
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.
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., 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.
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.
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")
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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., U. S. Government Building and Wake Co. Court House
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, N. C., Fayeteville Street looking North from Davis ST
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 {...}
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
Wilson, NC, Post Office and government building by night
Museum
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, 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.
The United States District Court for the Single District of South Carolina
Post Office, Aiken, S.C. No. 60482. C.T. American Art Colored. Built in 1912. Located at 203 Laurens St., SW in Aiken County was proposed in 1904. It is built in the Jeffersonian style. The building served as a former post office and photography studio that now serves as an office building. The first floor has been occupied by the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions since 2009. Postmarked Oct. 28, 1930 with a one cent stamp. Message on back: Nell, We're still traveling and just hit Ga. expect to hit St. Petersburg Fla tomorrow (Wed) left Monday. Howard. To: Mr.& Mrs. E.G. Henson. Charles Town, Jefferson Co. W. Va.
Charles E. Simons Jr., Federal Court House
US Court House, Aiken, South Carolina, No. 19. No. 26981N. Natural Color Post Card by E.C. Dropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. The Charles E. Simons, Jr., US Court House was completed in 1935 as part of the Public Works Administration. It is located at 223 Park Ave. in Aiken County. It is a Georgian Revival building and it has housed federal courts, US District Court for the District of South Carolina, and agencies since its completion. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Dec. 10, 2003. It was slated for closure in 2012 but it was spared. There is a 1938 mural here titled Justice as Protector and Avenger.
U.S. Post Office, Anderson, S.C. No. 3. No. 7378. Built in 1909. This Beaux Arts style building was designed by James Knox Taylor. It is located at 410 North Main Street, Anderson County. In 1941 the post office moved to a newer building on the same street and this building became the Sullivan-King Mortuary. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Anderson Downtown Historic District.
Anderson, SC, US Post Office and Court house
G. Ross Anderson Jr. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
US Post Office and Government Court House, Anderson, S.C. No. A-18. No. 46570. The federal building and US Courthouse was built in 1938 and is located at 315 South McDuffie Street. In 2002 the courthouse was named for G. Ross Anderson who was a formidable figure in the judicial system. The G. Ross Anderson, Jr., Federal Building is a courthouse for the US District Court, District of South Carolina.
Charleston, S. C., C.T. Corner of four laws
C. T. 4 Corner of Four Laws, Charleston, S. C.. America's Most Historic City. St. Michael S. Church, U. S. Post Office, City Hall, County Court House. Called by the late Robert Ripley as a "Believe It or Not" Corner of Four Laws. St. Michaels's Church, 1752, Law of God. City Hall, second oldesst in United States, built 1801, Law of the City. County Court House, erected in 1792 on the foundations of first South Carolina State House, Law of the State. United States Post Office, 1896, Law of the Country. Unique, four laws together at one intersection , as noted by Robert Ripley a frequent visitor to Charleston "America's Most Historic City". Ms. Irma Riigmey c/o Arlington Methodist Church, Baltimore MD. Charleston S. C. Visited the gardens to-day. Move to-morrow. Then to Florida. Surprised" Mr + Mrs Van Winkle
Charleston, S. C., The U. S. Post Office
Post office building
Charleston, S. C., The U. S. Post Office, Built November 1887
Post Office, Charleston, S.C., Built November 1887
Parks
Post Office Park, Charleston, S.C., Built in 1907
Charleston, SC, Post Office and courthouse
Post Office, Charleston, S.C. Built in the 1890s. Located on Meeting Street and Broad Street, an act of Congress approved the purchase of the Charleston Clubhouse in 1869 and 1870. It was occupied by the light house engineers. In 1889 an adjoining lot was purchased for $10,000 and the clubhouse building was torn down. In its place this building was built as a post office and court house. Message on back: This is our P.O. How do you like it kid. J.M.P.
Charleston, SC, Post office showing park
Post Office showing park. Charleston, S.C. No. 202815. New Post Office and .S. Court House showing the Post office. Park was completed and occupied in 1896. The style of the architecture is the Italian Renaissance. The whole building is finished in marble and mahagany. Message on back: Your ards are just lovely, I hink they are a great deal better than the ones I send you. Manning J. Heussir. To: Miss peral V. Blyler. 3924 N. Bott St. Nicetown, Pa.
Charleston, SC, Post office showing park 1896
Post Office showing park, Charleston, S.C. Occupied in 1896. This post office and courthouse was on Meeting and Broad Streets. Message on Back: Dear Joe, Will you please send me the type writer. I have a story to write on it x Mama don't feel so well. Yours. Marion. How are all.
Charleston, SC, US Post Office and St. Michael's Church at night
United States Post Office and St. Michael's Church at night. Charleston, S.C. No. 199.-9. The new post office was completed and occupied in 1896. St. Michael's Episcopal Church was built between 1751 and 1761 by Samuel Cardy by order of the South Carolina Assembly. It is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Charleston, S.C., Post office and St. Michael's church
Post Office and St. Michael's Church in distance, Charleston, S.C., St. Michael's Church is a historic church and the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina. Built between 1751 abd 1761 at the corner of Broad and Meeting streets on the site of the original wooden church built in 1681 by St. Philip's Church . Miss Floreance Cobb. Walpole Mass., Dera Floss, Thank you so Much for the card. Hope you enjoyed Your visit in Providence. Do tell me About it. Lib. 9 Rutledge Ave. Charleston S.C.
Charleston, S. C., St. Michaels's Church
St. Michael's Church, Charleston, S. C., No. 27. St. Michael's Church, located on the corner of Braod and Meeting Streets, was opened for worship in February 1761 just 9 years after the corenr stone was laid. The bells of this church were brought from England in 1764 and have crossed the Atlantic five times since then. The building is of brick and it is believed that the plans were drawn by a designer named Gibson, a successor of Sir Christopher Wren.
Charleston, S. C. - St. Michael's Church. No. 202799. St. Michael's Church- The most interesting monument of colonial days to be found in Charleston. The Church was opened for worship in 1761, the bells and clock being brought from England in 1764 and the organ in 1768.
St. Michael's Church Charleston, S. C. - 80, No. 25499N.. This is one of hte historic churches in America. It is located at the southeast corner of Meeting and Broad Streets. The Cornerstone was laid in 1752; the bells and clock brought form England in 1764, and the organ in 1768,
Charleston, S. C., The Fireproof Building, Meeting St. at Chalmers
The Fireproof Building. Meeting St. at Chalmers, Charleston, S. C., No. 69607. The famous Fireproof Building, constructed of steel and stone in 1822 as the county records building, so named because it was Amercia's first attempt at fireproof construction. It was designed by Robert Mills, who later designed the United States Treasury Building and Washington Monument. It is believe to be the oldest fire resistant building in America today. The building has undergone renovation and will reopen in the summer of 2018 as the South Carolina Historical Society Museum, which will include an exhibit on the history of the Fireproof Building. Mrs. F. H. Bradley 129 Maple Terrace Mechantille, N. J., Dear Taute Hazel, Received a package From [...] about ville Yesterday-and decided It must be from you. Because of the pretty Christmas wrappings I didn't open it but Have put it away for The 25th-though it Was hard to do- Hope you all have a grand Christmas. Love to all as 129 Joy.
City Hall, Charleston, S. C. - 81, No. 19297N. Located at N. E. cornrer Meeting and Broad Streets. Built in 1801 as United States Bank and exchanged in 1818 for old Post Office Building. Noted for its priceless collection of historic relics, busts and paintings, among the latter Trumbull's portrait of General George Washington.
Charleston, S. C., C.T. 11- Custom House "America's Most Historic City"
C.T. 11- Custom House, Charleston, S. C., "America's Most Historic City" Built in 1850. Building is of White Marble of the Roman-Corinthian sytle of architecture. It houses a number of Governement Bureaus. Located on the Cooper River.
Custom House
U. S. Custom House, Charleston, S. C., Plate 1754. Built in 1850., for the sum of $130,000. Building is of White Marble of the Roman-Corinthian style of architecture. The building has a cubic content of 962,500 square feet, and is provided with heat by open grates and stoves It houses a number of Government Bureaus. Cutoms, Internal-Revenue, Marine-Hospital, Steamboat-Inspection, and Weather Bureau services and United States engineers.
Custom House, Charleston, S. C,, No. A-17447. Built in 1850, for th sum of $130,000. Building is of White Marble of the Roman-Corinthian style of architecture. It houses a numbe rumber of Governemnt Bureaus, Customs, Internal-Revenue, Marine-Hospital, Steamboat-Inspection, Weather Bureau services, and United States engineers.
Custom House, Charleston S. C., No. 74781. Built in 1850. The building is of white marble situated just south of the Market. It was once employed by the officers of the Custos and the United States Courts, but is now occupied by the Weather Bureau as well as the Customs Department.
1603- U. S. Custom House, Charleston, S. C.. Built in 1850, for the sum of $130,000. Building is of White Marble of the Roman- Corinthian style of architecture. It houses a number of Government Bureaus. Located on the Cooper River.
Charleston, S. C.- U. S. Custom House. No. 202830, Erection began in 1850 continuing until the Civil War arrestsed its progress; structure resumed and completed in 1880.
New Custom House, Charleston, S. C.. Built in 1850 at a sum of $130,000. The building is occupied by several government agencies, Customs Internal-Revenue, Marine-Hospital, Steamboat-Inspection, Weather Bureau services, and United States engineers.
Charleston, S.C., Old City Market, Meeting St.
Musuems
Old City Market, Meeting St., Charleston, S. C., No. 16. Old City Market, located in the center of Market Street, was established betwen the years 1788 and 1804. Market Hall, which was built in 1841, now houses the Confederate Museum.
Charleston, S. C. - 40, Charleston Museum
Musuem
Charleston Museum, Charleston, S.C.-40. THis is the oldest museum in North America. Founded, 1773. Unexcelled collection of natural history groups and Low Country subjects.
Charleston S.C., Pink House, Pre-Revolutionary Tavern
Pink House
Pink House, Pre-Revolutionary Tavern, Charleston, S.C.-53, No 8483. The Pink house, on Chalmers Street, was a pre-Revolutionary tavern, built of ancient brick, and is noted for its peculiarity of architecture, having two stories and only one room on each.
The Old Market, Charleston S. C. - 37, No. 26376. No other city in our country reflects the life of generations, as does Charleston. Homes, gateways, churches, markests carry us into early American History. Charleston City Hall is second only to Philadelphia's Indpendence Hall in years and service. Built in 1818. the desgin is attributed to Charlestonain Gabriel Manigault, a gentleman architect credited with introducing the Adamesque style to the city after studying in Europe.
Charleston, S. C., College of Charleston
Universities and colleges
College of Charleston one of the oldest free city college in the U. S. Chartered in 1785. The corner stone of the present building was laid in 1828.
Charleston, S.C., Aerial view of of the CItadel
C. T. 16-Aerial View of the Citadel, Charleston, S.C., No. OB-H1209. The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. Established in 1842 as a school of arts and arms, it is a State-operated four-year college offering major course in ten elective fields. It has senior R.O.T.C. units in Infantry and Coast Artillery.
Charleston, S.C., Adminstration Bldg at Navy Yard
Administration Bldg at Navy Yard, Charleston S.C., THis is the old Colonial Trumbull Home remodeled and adapted tothe needs of the commandant of the new Naval Station.
Charleston, S. C., Adminstration Bldg. at Navy Yard
Charleston S. C.- Administration Bldg, at Navy Yard. No. 202798, This is the old Colonial Trumbull Home remodeled and adapted to the needs of the commandant of the new Naval Station.