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Carnegie Library of Charlotte

The Carnegie Library of Charlotte opened its doors in 1903 at 310 North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5black and white Publisher: Unknown

Cotton Screw Press

A cotton screw press somewhere in Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 color Publisher: Washington News Company

Country Club

Ye Country Club is on the title of the card. The card predates the Charlotte Country Club. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: American News Company

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is located between Princeton Avenue and East Boulevard. This popular park was built to honor the men and women from Charlotte who fought and died for their country during World War II. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Curteichcolor

Postcard

Handwritten postcard from S.S. Donaldson to Mrs. Rufus Barringer. Physical Description: 3x5black and white Publisher: Unknown

Workers in cotton field

Workers picking cotton in Mecklenburg County. Physical Description: 3x5 color Publisher: Unknown

Aerial view of Charlotte

Aerial view of Uptown Charlotte and South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

South Graded School

The South Graded School was once used as a Federal Prison during the Civil War. It was located at the corner of South Boulevard and Morehead Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

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