Belk Brothers Department Store
Employees of Belk Brothers in front of the entrance at 119 East Trade Street. Belk Brothers opened the Charlotte store on September 25, 1895. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown.
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World War I Doughboy Monument
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
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is located on East Boulevard. Every September, the members of the church present The Greek Festival. It is one of the most popular events in the city.
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy
Publisher: Unknown
South Graded School aka Carolina Military Institute
Black and white image of a postcard of South Graded School, which in the beginning was the Carolina Military Institute but used as a Federal Prison during the Civil War. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Piedmont Building
The Piedmont Building was located at 222 South Tryon Street. Designed by Frank P. Milburn, it was considered the finest office building in North Carolina for its time. Built around 1898, it was demolished in 1957. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative -Publisher: Unknown
Hezekiah Alexander House
Hezekiah Alexander House was built in 1774. This rock house is located on Shamrock Drive. It is the oldest house in Mecklenburg County.Today it is part of the Charlotte History Museum. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Lakewood Park
Exterior shot of the Lakewood Park Casino around the early part of the 20th Century. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
St. Mark's Lutheran Church is the oldest Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charlotte. Worship services were first held in 1859. The church occupied a number of facilities, including a church on North Tryon Street prior to moving to Queens Road. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
United House of Prayer for all People
The United House of Prayer for all People is located on South McDowell Street. This denomination was founded by Bishop `Sweet Daddy Grace` in 1924. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Police Department of Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte Police Department posed for this photograph in 1910. Seated, from left to right: Hugh Shields, Cliff Bell, J.T. Farrington, J.D. Johnson, B.J. Summerow. Standing left to right: M.M. Earnhart, Charles Ayers, Lee Hargett, J.E. Crowell and J.M. Earnhart. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 3 copies Publisher: Unknown