First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest congregations in the city. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Graycraft Card Company
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South 21 Drive-in
The South 21 Drive-in Restaurant is located on South Boulevard and continues to provide classic hamburgers and onion rings in a 1950s atmosphere. Cannot be reproduced. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
Elizabeth College
Elizabeth College opened in 1896. Located on Hawthorne Lane at the intersection with Elizabeth Avenue, some of the buildings became part of Presbyterian Hospital. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company
First Baptist Church
Once the home of First Baptist Church, this site is located in the 300 block of North Tryon Street. The church can trace its history to 1832. This facility was built in 1908 and served the congregation until the 1970s when they moved to a new church. The older facility was transformed into a cultural center for arts education and is known as Spirit Square. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Tichnor Brothers
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
Tryon Street
Looking south down Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Curteichcolor
Dowd Apartments
The Dowd Apartments were located on South Boulevard at the corner of Morehead Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Aerial view of Charlotte
`View from Trust Building, showing Selwyn Hotel, Realty Building, City Hall Charlotte, NC.` Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Lake Norman
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