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Charlotte Postcard Collection

Selwyn Hotel (Lobby)

Interior shot of the Selwyn Hotel that was located on West Trade Street. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Unknown

Tryon Street

A view of Tryon Street and the Independence Building. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: B & H Photo Company

United States Post Office in Charlotte

The United States Post Office in Charlotte during the late 1800s was located on West Trade Street at the corner of  Mint Street. This structure stood from 1881 to 1915. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Business District

Charlotte Business District with Realty Building on the corner and a trolley coming down the tracks. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Dilworth Road

Dilworth Road looking north toward Addison Apartments. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Tryon Street

The 100 block of North Tryon Street at night. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art

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