Mecklenburg Auto Company
The Mecklenburg Auto Company was located at 211 South Church Street. T.E. James was the president.
Physical Description: 8x10 albumen print mounted
Publisher: Unknown
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Hornet's Nest
Hoover Livery Stables
Thomas B. Hoover in one of his horse and buggies in front of his livery stable that was located at 223 E. Trade Street. (By 19ll, the address changed to 239 East Trade Street.) Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Shriner's Parade of 1916
The first parade featuring the new Shriner's Band took place on February 8, 1916. The buildings along the 200 block of West Trade Street are visible. They include Smith's Bookstore at 215 West Trade Street, the Star Cafe at 229 West Trade Street, Climax Barber Shop and Pool Room at 215 West Trade Street, Fites Cash Grocer and Carolina Pawn and Loan Company at 217 West Trade Street.
Physical Description: 8x10
Publisher: Unknown
Southern Railway Passenger Station
A westerly view to the Southern Railway Passenger Station off of Trade Street. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Rozelle Ferry Bridge
The Rozelle Ferry Bridge connecting Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Crowell's Garage
The College Street or Doc Crowel's Garage at 223 College Street. It is was the first Ford garage in Charlotte. Physical Description: 8x104x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Rozelle's Ferry
Prior to the completion of the bridge, Rozelle Ferry provided a connection between Mecklenburg and Gaston Counti across the Catawba River. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Ford Motor Plant in Charlotte
The Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant on Statesville Road was completed in 1924. Four hundred cars could be assembled at this facility in one day. The building was constructed at a cost of 2 million dollars. Albert Kahn designed the building. (E.C. Ball of Detroit is also given credit for assisting with the architectural design.) Charlotte contractors, MacDevitt-Flemming built the plant. Physical Description: 8x104x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Catawba River Bridge
New bridge crossing the Catawba River. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Queen City Hotel
The Queen City Hotel was located on the northeast corner of College and Fifth Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown