Photograph of two separate decorate wall moldings. The first, marked number 18, features a column-like shape with a shield in the middle with two curled figures on either side leading up to a flat top, and two thin ribbon-like columns on the right. The second, number 19, has an arch shape and a curled figure in the middle. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "Ct. Ho; Cu. Ho. & Post Office Brownsville, Texas April 30-32."

Photograph of a decorative wall molding featuring a partial arch with an ornamented pillar on the left and another piece on top of it consisting of a horizontal rectangular base topped with a vase, a shield, and several curled figures. The molding is marked with the number 4 and there is a typewritten note attached to the photograph that reads "Ct. Ho. Cu. Ho. & PO. Brownsville, Texas. April 22-32."

Photograph of a decorative wall molding featuring a rectangular column base with a semicircle-shaped top with curled ornamental figures on its underside. The molding is labeled with the number 32 and there is a typewritten note attached to the photograph that reads "Ct. House; Custom House & Post Office Brownsville, Texas, April 14th-1932. Lombard & Ludwig, Inc., Architectural Sculptor Washington, D.C."

Photograph of two separate decorative wall moldings. The first, labeled number 10, looks like the top of a column with three sections covered with leaves and curled figured and a flat top. The second, marked number 15, is smaller and consists of one column-like section also covered in leaves, curled figures, and with a flat top. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "U.S. Ct. House; Custom house and Post Office Brownsville, Texas. April 11-32."

Photograph of reinforced steel panels from the first floor of the Brownsville U.S. court house and post office. In the foreground the large panel is visible, consisting of several rows of rectangular objects, separated with metal bars, and covered with a metal grid. In the background two large barrels can be seen on the right along with other building materials.

Photograph of reinforced steel panels from the first floor of the Brownsville U.S. court house and post office. In the foreground the large panel is visible, consisting of several rows of rectangular objects, separated with metal bars, and covered with a metal grid. In the background two large barrels can be seen on the right along with other building materials.

Photograph of the construction of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office, consisting of a foundation and support beams for several stories and a roof. In the foreground there is lamppost on the corner and lumber and other building materials on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Photograph of construction of the Brownsville federal building and post office, a multi story building that consists of support beams with no walls or floors. On the right there is a crane and in the foreground there is a long temporary structure running parallel to the road. In the background other buildings and houses are partially visible behind the building.

Photograph of construction of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office, consisting of a foundation and support beams for the additional floors and roof, taken from the southwest/southeast side. There is scaffolding next to the building on the right and in the foreground a long temporary structure runs parallel to the street.

Photograph of construction of the Brownsville federal building and post office, which consists of a foundation and support beams but no walls or floors. In the foreground there is a lamppost and lumber and other building materials are visible on the side walk and on the right other buildings and trees are partially visible in the background.