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Charlotte Postcard Collection

Charlotte skyline

Charlotte skyline. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press

Ad for Charlotte Steam Laundry

Interesting postcard inviting people to bring their clothing to Charlotte Steam Laundry.

Physical Description: 3x5black and white

Publisher: Unknown

House in Myers Park

House in Myers Park. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

North Graded School

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

Aerial view of Charlotte

Sky line, showing City Hall, Realty Building and Selwyn Hotel, Charlotte, NC. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Tryon Street

The Realty Building on Tryon Street with an ample view of a trolley car. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Leighton & Valentine Company

First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: International Post Card Company

Charlotte Country Club

Originally called the Mecklenburg Country Club, it was founded in 1910. The name was changed to Charlotte Country Club in 1917. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company

Masonic Temple

Opening on October 11, 1921, the second Masonic Temple in Charlotte was designed by Willard Rogers in the Egyptian Revival style. Prior to its dismantling and demolition, after First Union purchased the property in 1987, it was the last example of Egyptian Revival architecture in North Carolina. The first Masonic Temple in Charlotte was located on South Tryon Street and the corner of Second Street. Built in 1913, at a cost of $122.750, the building was designed by Charles Christian Hook and Willard G. Rogers. J.A. Jones was the construction company.