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Blandwood Apartments

The Blandwood Apartments were located at 807-808 South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Charlotte skyline

Charlotte skyline. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Aerial view of Charlotte Coliseum

Aerial view of Charlotte coliseum, Ovens Auditorium and the Charlotte Merchandise mart. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Central High School

Central High on Elizabeth Avenue is now part of Central Piedmont Community College. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Horner Military School

The Horner Military School was first founded in Oxford, North Carolina in 1851, but moved to Charlotte in 1914. In Charlotte, the school was built on Roswell Avenue in Myers Park by Colonel Jerome C. Horner, son of the founder. In 1920, the school was remodeled and became the Rockledge Apartments. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company

Queens College

Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912, it was traditionally as school for young women before becoming co-ed in the 1970s. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

William Phifer House

The home of William F. Phifer was located at 700 North Tryon Street. Reportedly, this is the site of the last full meeting of the Confederate Cabinet. That meeting was held on April 26, 1865. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company

William Phifer House

William F. Phifer's house was located at 700 North Tryon Street. Reportedly the last meeting of the complete Confederate Cabinet met here on April 26, 1865. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company