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View of Monroe Road from Highwasy of Mecklenburg (NCR 388.4)
Physical Description: Negative and Original in Book
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House on Pine Street, thought to be the first house built by James A. Jones, founder of J.A. Jones Construction. Physical Description: Negative only Publisher:
The Ratcliffe Florist at 431 South Tryon Street began operations in 1929 when Louis Ratcliffe started the business. This wonderful example of Mediterranean Revival style was designed by William H. Peeps (1868-1950). Physical Description: negatives only Publisher:
North Tryon Street as it appeard in 1905.
Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4 original mounted print
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This is the third and current location of Presyberian Hospital, now Novant Presbyterian. In 1898 the hospital was located on the corner of Trade and Mint Streets in what was once known as the Arlington Hotel.
Driving down East Trade Street, the name changes to Elizabeth Avenue once crossing Kings Drive. Once lined lined with lovely houses, the area has changed since the late 1920s.
Postcard with the banner of Elizabeth College. Founded in 1896 by the Lutheran Church, the school attracted young women from across the state. It was well-known for its music conservatory.
The Mecklenburg Hotel was located at 520-524 West Trade Street. It was built in 1914 by W.C. Petty.
Autumn in Myers Park. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company
Mercy Hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of Belmont, North Carolina in February 1906. Originally it was a twenty-five bed facility in a wooden building on East First Street behind St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
Before 1960, Lake Wylie was known as Lake Catawba. Located on the Catawba River in both Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties, the lake formed after the construction of dam in South Carolina.
The Wilder Building was located at the corner of 3rd and South Tryon Streets. It was named for Dr. Hillory Madison Wilder, who once owned a residence on this site. He had the house torn down and the ten-story building was constructed.
Fabulous shot of East Trade Street from the Square looking eastward. The Belks Brothers store is the third building on the left.
The Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. It was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1981. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
The Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. It was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1981. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company
Hargrave family portrait shows Zoel Hargrave, Sr., and six children. Seated: Carrie Lucille Hargrave, Zoel Hargrave, Sr. and Fannie Rosalie Hargrave. Standing are Zoel Hargrave, Jr., Edward Hargrave, Vivian Hargrave, and James Hargrave.
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