Lobby Of New Post Office, Mobile, Alabama

Lobby Of New Post Office, Mobile, Alabama

Color print view of the lobby of new post office located in Mobile. AL. Long covered portico lined with white columns on one side. Bronze tiles cover ceiling from one end to the other. Postmarked September 8, 1920. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Lobby Of New Post Office, Mobile, A...

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Main Author: E. C. Kropp Co.
Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
Subjects:
Alabama postcards
Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/4380
format Electronic
collection Wade Hall Postcard Collection
building Troy University Library
publisher Troy University Library
topic Alabama postcards
spellingShingle Alabama postcards
Lobby Of New Post Office, Mobile, Alabama
E. C. Kropp Co.
fulltopic Alabama postcards
Mobile (Ala.); Post Offices -- Alabama
Geography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns
Alabama; Mobile
Cities & towns; Post offices; Postal service
For information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History.
description Color print view of the lobby of new post office located in Mobile. AL. Long covered portico lined with white columns on one side. Bronze tiles cover ceiling from one end to the other. Postmarked September 8, 1920. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Lobby Of New Post Office, Mobile, Ala.' Printed on back: 'This is Mobile's most handsome building; is occupies a space of 116 ft. x 160 ft. The construction work was begun August , 1914 and completed September 1916. The building is two stories high and fireproof, the exterior is Alabama white marble, while the screen work, boxes, etc., are bronze. There are very elaborate decorations throughout the building, the gold leaf decorations alone costing approximately $2,500.00. The heating system is the latest, therostat controlled. The approximate cost of the site, building, equipment and furnishings is $425,000.00. E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee 17692'. Written on back: 'Dear Sis and All. Hope this finds you all as well and happy as it leaves us. Are having some time will see you all before long. Lovingly, Ray. Mrs. Grace Rose 412 Central Ave, Columbus, Ohio.'
spelling Lobby Of New Post Office, Mobile, AlabamaColor print view of the lobby of new post office located in Mobile. AL. Long covered portico lined with white columns on one side. Bronze tiles cover ceiling from one end to the other. Postmarked September 8, 1920. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Lobby Of New Post Office, Mobile, Ala.' Printed on back: 'This is Mobile's most handsome building; is occupies a space of 116 ft. x 160 ft. The construction work was begun August , 1914 and completed September 1916. The building is two stories high and fireproof, the exterior is Alabama white marble, while the screen work, boxes, etc., are bronze. There are very elaborate decorations throughout the building, the gold leaf decorations alone costing approximately $2,500.00. The heating system is the latest, therostat controlled. The approximate cost of the site, building, equipment and furnishings is $425,000.00. E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee 17692'.E. C. Kropp Co.19202005Troy University Library Mobile (Ala.); Post Offices -- AlabamaGeography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and TownsAlabama; MobileCities & towns; Post offices; Postal serviceFor information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History.This collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. copyright law.Wade Hall Postcard Collection, Troy University Library, Special Collections. Written on back: 'Dear Sis and All. Hope this finds you all as well and happy as it leaves us. Are having some time will see you all before long. Lovingly, Ray. Mrs. Grace Rose 412 Central Ave, Columbus, Ohio.'Troy University (Troy, Ala.) Library; University of Alabama Library (Digitization)Box 3, ADAtscwhp001452ADAtscwhp001452.1, ADAtscwhp001452.2imageengjpeghttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/4380
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