Harriet Morrison Irwin designed this hexagon house that dates from the 1870. She was the first woman in the United States to obtain a patent for an architectural design. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy, 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Unknown general store. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Presbyterian Hospital began as a private institution in 1898, but was later presented as a gift to local Presbyterian Churches in 1903. This is the second location of the hospital. The hospital began occupying the buildings formerly owned by Elizabeth College in 1917. It is located at the intersection of Hawthorne Lane and Elizabeth Avenue. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
This one-room school house is located on the grounds of Sugaw (Sugar) Creek Presbyterian Church. The latter is located at the corner of North Tryon and Sugar Creek Road. In 1960, the school became a church museum. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy. Publisher: Unknown
Interior shot of the Southern Manufacturing Club Lounge. This popular men's club was located on the northwest corner of Poplar and Trade Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown
Victor Shaws' Tire Store was located on the southeast corner of North College and Sixth Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown
Today, this senior citizen community is known as Aldersgate. At the time of its charter in 1943, it was called the Charlotte Methodist Home is located on Shamrock Drive in east Charlotte. It opened its doors in June 1948. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
This small wooden structure at the corner of Third and Graham Street was the site of the `Big Robbery` that took place on November 15, 1933. It involved the notorious Touhy gang. The event received national attention. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Located on Dilworth Road, The John Henry Phelan family of Beaumont, Texas donated the funds to build the Saint Patrick in loving memory of his parents, Patrick and Margaret Adele Phelan. Frank Frimmer, an Austrian native known for remodeling famous Old World churches, designed and supervised construction of the church, with its gray stucco face, 400-seat nave, balcony and 77-foot tall tower. The ground breaking took place on March 17, 1939.
This WWI monument to the `Doughboy` was given in honor of the men from Mecklenburg County who served in the war. The statue is located behind the old courthouse. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown