United States Post Office

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Stock #: 63557
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: St. Augustine
State: Florida (FL)
County: St. Johns
Publisher: Florida Souvenir Co.
Postmark: 1957
PM City: SIANT AUGUSTIN
PM State: FL
Stamp: 2C
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
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The Oldest City in the United States. This building was rebuilt by the United States government at an approximate cost of over $200,000.00. It follows the architecture of the original building that was formerly used as the Spanish Governor General's Palace. The east wall still remaining as part of the present building was constructed by Gonzalo Mendez de Canzo, 1597 - 1603. Purchased by the King of Spain in 1603 as a dwelling for the Governor of Florida; at a cost of 1000 ducats; from that time on it was officially recognized and known as the Governor's Mansion. Under Spanish flag, over 200 years under British flag 20 years, under American flag since July 10th, 1821.

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