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The Revenue Building

This 1920s view of the NC Revenue Building facing Capitol Square shows two long demolished buildings: Raleigh Fire Station 1 (left) and the Olivia Raney Library (right).

This building was occupied 1926. The Department of Revenue collects $25,000,000 annually from automobile licenses and privileges, profits, inheritances, etc., there being no state taxes.

Below the informational text, postmarked 1931:

Dear Billy,
Hope all’s well. am with my daddy this week having lots of fun
I am in Raleigh, N.C.
yours truly

Bobby

The building is now known as the Old Revenue Complex, and is on the corner of Morgan and Salisbury Streets. The postcard was published by Alfred Williams & Co., which recently announced that they are moving back to the Downtown area.

“Flashback Friday” is a weekly feature of Goodnight, Raleigh! in which we showcase vintage postcards depicting our historic capital city. We hope you enjoy this week end treat!

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