Charlotte Postcard Collection

United States Post Office and Court House 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.

Red Fez Club

Local Shriners organized The Red Fez Club in 1915 and opened a three-story country club on Lake Wylie. (Catawba is the name of the River that feeds the lake.) For more information about the Red Fez Club: http://www.redfezshrineclub.com/ClubHistory Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich

Fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse is located at 700 East Trade Street. Built at a cost of one million dollars, it first opened in 1928.The Fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse is located on West Trade Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in west Charlotte and provides passenger and commercial air service throughout the world. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.

Four Catholic Churches

Charlotte's four Catholic churches in the 1940s, including St. Peter's, what is now the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Our Lady of Perpetual Help and our Lady of Assumption. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Masonic Temple

Opening on October 11, 1921, the second Masonic Temple in Charlotte was designed by Willard Rogers in the Egyptian Revival style. Prior to its dismantling and demolition, after First Union purchased the property in 1987, it was the last example of Egyptian Revival architecture in North Carolina. The first Masonic Temple in Charlotte was located on South Tryon Street and the corner of Second Street. Built in 1913, at a cost of $122.750, the building was designed by Charles Christian Hook and Willard G. Rogers. J.A. Jones was the construction company.

Ovens Auditorium

Constructed in 1955, Ovens Auditorium is located on Independence Boulevard. It is name for David Ovens, a strong supporter of the cultural arts in Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press

Cathedral of St. Patrick

St. Patrick's Catholic Church is located on Dilworth Avenue. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: B & H Photo Company

Masonic Temple

Opening on October 11, 1921, the second Masonic Temple In Charlotte was designed by Willard Rogers in the Egyptian Revival style. Prior to its dismantling and demolition after First Union purchased the property in 1987, it was the last example of Egyptian Revival architecture in North Carolina. The first Masonic Temple in Charlotte was located on South Tryon Street and the corner of Second Street. Built in 1913, at a cost of $122.750, the building was designed by Charles Christian Hook and Willard G. Rogers. J.A. Jones was the construction company.

Charlotte Drum and Bugle Corp

The Charlotte Drum and Bugle Corps. posed for this portrait during the Mecklenburg Declaration Celebration of May 20, 1909. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Unknown

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