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Charleston History Through Postcards


Old Federal Building

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In 1884, a federal custom house was constructed on Capitol Street. The custom house was also home to the post office, and this area became known as Post Office Square. The building was torn down in 1911 to make room for a new federal building. That building serves today as the Kanawha County Public Library.



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