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Charlotte Postcard Collection

Charlotte Memorial Hospital

Aerial view of Charlotte Memorial Hospital, now known as Carolinas Medical Center. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press

Douglas Municipal Airport

The Charlotte Municpal Airport opened in 1936 under the auspices of the city of Charlotte.
During World War II, the United States Army Airforce  took over the management of the airport and established Morris Field Air Base in 1941. The airfield was used by the Third Airforce for antisubmarine patrols and training. After the war, a passenger terminal was added, and the airport was renamed the Douglas Municipal Airport in honor of Mayor Ben E. Douglas (1894-1981). Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

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