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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.
Large, Victorian mansions once graced South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: American News Company
Lake Norman is North Carolina's largest man-made lake with 32,510 acres and 520 miles of shoreline. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company
Lake Norman is North Carolina's largest man-made lake with 32,510 acres and 520 miles of shoreline. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press
The Professional Building was designed by Louis Asbury. It was located in the 400 block of North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company
South Tryon Street looking north from the Mecklenburg Courthouse. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art
Independence Square looking south on Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company
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.
People walking along Lakewood Park. The Pavilion can be seen in the foreground. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company
Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
North Graded School was located at 9th and Brevard Streets. Frank P. Milburn of Washington, D.C. was the architect. The school opened in 1900. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Unknown
North Graded School was located at 9th and Brevard Streets. Frank P. Milburn of Washington, D.C. was the architect. The school opened in 1900. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
North Graded School was located at 9th and Brevard Streets. Frank P. Milburn of Washington, D.C. was the architect. The school opened in 1900. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets (Square) around the turn of the century. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Leighton & Valentine Company
Freedom Park was built in the 1940s to honor World War II Soldiers from Mecklenburg County. It is located between Princeton Avenue and East Boulevard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
The Colonial Apartments were located at 512-616 North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT Photoshop
The fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse is located at 700 East Trade Street. It first opened in 1928. Shipp Monument is in front. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Look south on Tryon Street from Dalton Avenue intersection. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Mary Anna Morrison Jackson (1831 - 1915) was the second wife of General Thomas `Stonewall` Jackson. She made her home on Trade Street following the death of her husband in 1863. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown