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Charlotte Postcard Collection

Tryon Street

A view of Tryon Street and the Independence Building. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: B & H Photo Company

Charlotte Business District

Charlotte Business District with Realty Building on the corner and a trolley coming down the tracks. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Dilworth Road

Dilworth Road looking north toward Addison Apartments. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Tryon Street

The 100 block of North Tryon Street at night. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art

American Trust Building

Postcard of the American Trust Building that was located on Tryon Street. The card was published by the American Trust Company as a promotion. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Tryon Street

A view of Tryon Street with its new skyscraper. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.

United States Post Office

Prior to the completion of this building in 1881, the United States Post Office rented various buildings in Charlotte. This post office operated on the corner of Trade and Mint Streets from 1881 to 1915. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art

South Tryon Street

Large, Victorian mansions once graced South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: American News Company

Memorial Stadium

The American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte was completed in 1937 and seats over 15,000 people. The Shriner Football games and numerous other events take place every year. Also featured in the postcard is the Armory House of the National Guard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich