Miscellaneous

Osborne Oak

The Osborne Oak was located at West Trade and Graham Street. It was more than a 100 years old when this photograph was taken. The home belonged to Dr. Sam Hayes who married an Osborne.

Physical Description: 3x3 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1832. This building opened in 1895.

Physical Description: 3 inch circular mounted35 mm. negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

James K. Polk Monument

Monument marking the birthplace of President James K. Polk. It was erected by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Physical Description: 5x 8 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

North Tryon Street

North Tryon Street as it appeard in 1905.

Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

The United States Mint

Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office.

Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

United States Post Office

Entrance to the United States Post Office in Charlotte. Between 1875 and 1917, the United States Post Office in Charlotte was located at West Trade and Mint Streets. The Shipp Monument is visible.

Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County