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Charlotte Postcard Collection

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop

For over thirty years, this Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop sold the tasty treats to those traveling along Independence Boulevard. The store closed in the 1990s due to construction. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards

North Carolina Medical College

The North Carolina Medical College was chartered in 1892 at Davidson College. The upper graduates moved to Charlotte in 1903 with the opening of the Presbyterian Hospital. The entire medical college moved into this building Charlotte in 1907. Its address was 215 N. Church St., the southwest corner of Sixth and Church Streets. The school closed in 1913. Today the building has been renovated for apartments. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: HC Leighton Manufacturers

First Presbyterian Church

Located at Trade and Church Streets, First Presbyterian Church is the site of one of the first churches built in the city of Charlotte. The original church was completed in 1923. The current church was built in 1895. It became know as First Presbyterian Church in 1873 with the organization of Second Presbyterian Church. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art

Coffee Cup Restaurant

The Coffee Cup Restaurant has been operating for over thirty-five years at the corner of Clarkson and Morehead Streets. Traditional southern staples are served. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards

Queens College

Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912 as a school for young women, it is now a coed university. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: McNeil Paper Company

First Presbyterian Church

Located at Trade and Church Streets, First Presbyterian Church is the site of one of the first churches built in the city of Charlotte. The original church was completed in 1923. The current church was built in 1895. It became know as First Presbyterian Church in 1873 with the organization of Second Presbyterian Church. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Open Kitchen Restaurant

Open Kitchen Restaurant is located on Morehead Street. When it first opened in 1952, the Open Kitchen was the only place in Charlotte to get pizza. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards

Queens College

Aerial view of Queens College on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912, today the school is known as Queens University. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Octochrome

Second Presbyterian Church

Second Presbyterian Church was located at 214 North Tryon Street. It was founded in 1873. The church merged in 1947 with Westminster Presbyterian Church to form Covenant Presbyterian Church. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

South Tryon Street

A view of Charlotte's uptown business district looking south down Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Tichnor Brothers