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Mayfair now the Dunhill Hotel

The Mayfair Hotel, now known as the Dunhill Hotel, is located at the corners of North Tryon and 6th Streets. Built by two local physicians, Dr. James Pleasant Mattheson and Dr. C.N. Peeler, the hotel opened its doors as the Mayfield Manor on November 15, 1929. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel was designed by Louis Asbury. The Dunhill Hotel Associates restored the Mayfield to its present grandeur in the late 1980s, and changed its name. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Charlotte Business District

Postcard depicts one of the many business districts on Tryon Street. The New American Trust Company and the Academy of Music are highlighted in the image. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.

Charlotte City Hall (1891)

Charlotte's first official city hall was located in the 200 block of North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Independence Building

The Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. It was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1981. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company

Carnegie Library

The Charlotte Carnegie Library as it appeared on a postcard. This facility was demolished in the 1950s. A second and a third library have been built on this spot at 310 North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company

Trust Building & the First YMCA

The Trust Building and the YWCA were located on South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton

Charlotte City Hall (1891)

City Hall was constructed in 1920. Located on East Trade Street, it was first occupied in 1927. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Charlotte Coliseum

The Charlotte Coliseum (#1) was located on Independence Boulevard. Today it is known as Independence Arena. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Charlotte City Hall (1927)

City Hall was constructed in 1920. Located on East Trade Street, it was first occupied in 1927. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company