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United States Federal Courthouse and Post Office in Charlotte

The Charles R. Jonas Federal Building is an historic two-story, limestone structure in the neo-classical design. Completed in 1915, it is located at 401 West Trade Street, in Charlotte. An addition was built in 1934. At various times it has served as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, and a United States post office. In 1975, the building was renamed in honor of long-serving North Carolina Congressman Charles R. Jonas, and was transferred to the city in exchange for land in the fall of 2005.

Brown and Van Landingham House

Peter M. Brown's home was located at 300 East Avenue. Brown (1859-1913) was a real estate executive and businessman. The John Van Landingham House was located at 500 East Trade Street. Van Landingham (1848-1873) was a cotton broker.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy 4x5 negative

Publisher: Unknown

Jefferson Apartments

The Jefferson Apartments were located at 105 N. Church Street. This photograph was taken in August of 1924.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Chemstrand Library at UNCC

Interior shot of the Chemstrand Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Physical Description: black and white glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Greensboro Downtown

A photograph of 123 W. Market Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. The third building from the right is identified as the property of VanWyek Williams.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown

South Tryon Street

The 100 block of South Tryon Street on May 2, 1925. Note the sign for Julia M. Alexander, who was running for Mayor.

Physical Description: black and white glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Davidson College

Scene from Davidson College Campus. Physical Description: 5x7 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte City Hall

Charlotte City Hall in the 1890s was located in the 200 block of N. Tryon Street. This building housed city government offices, the police station as well as the fire department.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 15 copies

Publisher: Unknown

Camp Greene Officers

Colonel McComb & staff pose in front of Camp Greene Headquarters on March 14, 1919. S. B. Alexander donated his summer home, Enderly, to be used as the headquarters.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown