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Hayes Bus Lines ran from Charlotte, North Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina. This photograph was taken in front of the Firestone Tire & Rubber company on 5th Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy - 4x5 negative - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown.
The Mecklenburg Auto Company was located at 211 South Church Street.
Physical Description: 8x10
Publisher: Unknown
The Rozelle Ferry Bridge connecting Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
The Third Courthouse was located at Church and Trade Streets. Each of the tall, white columns were made from a single pine tree then stuccoed after being milled. It gave the appearance of marble.
This small wooden structure at the corner of Third and Graham Street was the site of the `Big Robbery` that took place on November 15, 1933. It involved the notorious Touhy gang. The event received national attention. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
This marker indicates the site of President James K. Polk's birthplace in Pineville, North Carolina. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative. Publisher: Barringer and Stone
H.D. Dennis Apartments at Hopedale and Granville Roads. Physical Description: 7x9 glossy Publisher: Unknown
H.D. Dennis Apartments at Hopedale and Granville Roads. Physical Description: 7 x 9 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Presbyterian Hospital began as a private institution in 1898, but was later presented as a gift to local Presbyterian Churches in 1903. This is the second location of the hospital. The hospital began occupying the buildings formerly owned by Elizabeth College in 1917.
Independence Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon, in the late 19th century.
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy
Publisher: Unknown
The dealership was located at 7301 South Boulevard and specialized in Lincoln and Mercury cars.
Publisher: Aerial Photograph Services
Made by Dexter Press
After the Civil War, there was a need for schools for blacks throughout the south. During a 1867 meeting of the Presbyterian Church, a mission school for blacks was established on land donated by Colonel W.R. Myers.
Founded by Philip L. Lance in 1913, the Lance Corporation has become synonymous with the peanut butter cracker. Originally Lance sold his peanut goods door-to-door. His son-in-law, S. A. Van Every soon joined him. By 1926, the company moved to the facility on South Boulevard as seen here.
Everyone loves Greece during the Yiasou Greek Festival which is held each Fall at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on East Boulevard. Food, dance, and music abound to entertain young and old alike.
The annual arrival of Bishop "Sweet Daddy" Grace, founder of The United House of Prayer For All People, was a time for an incredible outpouring of religious fervor by the church members.
Family of Arthur Eugene Spears - Arthur Spears was an executive with the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Back row, left to right: Laura Elizabeth Spears Malone (1911-2011), Arthur Spears, Sr. (1884-1981), wife Daisy Ancrum Spears, Arthur Spears, Jr. (1916-2000).
Elites Social Club at the Excelsior Club.Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Wallace Sr., Mr. & Mrs. A. Boyton, Mr. & Mrs. Willie L. Weddington, Mr. T. Goodwin, Mr. & Mrs. James Barnes. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown
Cab Calloway performed at the Armory Auditorium in the early 1940s. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown
James Robert McKee, owner of the Excelsior Club.
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