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Aerial view North Tryon Street

View of North Tryon Street with the City Hall on the southeast corner of Fifth Street (foreground) and the Second Presbyterian Church at 214 North Tryon. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company

American Trust Building

Postcard of the American Trust Building that was located on Tryon Street. The card was published by the American Trust Company as a promotion. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Tryon Street

A view of Tryon Street with its new skyscraper. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.

United States Post Office

Prior to the completion of this building in 1881, the United States Post Office rented various buildings in Charlotte. This post office operated on the corner of Trade and Mint Streets from 1881 to 1915. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art

South Tryon Street

Large, Victorian mansions once graced South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: American News Company

Memorial Stadium

The American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte was completed in 1937 and seats over 15,000 people. The Shriner Football games and numerous other events take place every year. Also featured in the postcard is the Armory House of the National Guard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich

Second Presbyterian Church

The Second Presbyterian Church was located at 214 North Tryon Street. It opened on October 22, 1873. The church served as a focal point for many Charlotteans until June 1947 when the congregation merged with Westminster Presbyterian Church to form Covenant Presbyterian Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Methodist Home

The Methodist Home is located on Shamrock Drive in East Charlotte. It first opened in June of 1948. It continues to expand and provide excellent care for its elderly residents. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Charlotte Coliseum

This is Charlotte Coliseum that was built off of Independence Boulevard in 1955. This facility was one of the finest designs of its day. In 1989, the second Charlotte Coliseum opened in 1989 off of the Billy Graham Parkway. Today Coliseum #1 is used by a professional hockey team and other sporting clubs and events. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press