First known as Biddle University, Johnson C. Smith University was founded in 1870 on Beatties Ford Road. Colonel W.R. Myers donated the land. The school was named for its financial benefactor, Mary Biddle. On March 1, 1923, the school changed its name to Johnson C. Smith University in honor of another donor. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was once located next door to the Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street. This building opened in 1906.
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Chandler's Village Court on U.S. 21 South in Charlotte, North Carolina boasted steam heat, tile baths, Beauty Rest Mattresses, Grade `A` Grill and Real Southern Hospitality. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
The North Carolina Medical College was chartered in 1892 at Davidson College. The upper graduates moved to Charlotte in 1903 with the opening of the Presbyterian Hospital. The entire medical college moved into this building Charlotte in 1907. Its address was 215 N. Church St., the southwest corner of Sixth and Church Streets. The school closed in 1913. Today the building has been renovated for apartments. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: HC Leighton Manufacturers
This is the second location of the YWCA that opened in 1906. It was located next door to The Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street.
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The Catalina Motor Lodge was located at 2403 Wilkinson Boulevard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: F. Earl Crawford
Elizabeth College was an all girl's school located at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was once located next door to the Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street. It was the second YMCA building in the city that opened in 1906. A trolley is on the left.
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The Barringer Hotel opened its doors on December 15, 1940. Located at 425 North Tryon Street, it was built by Lawrence S. Barringer and his sister, Floral Barringer. The hotel was named for their father, William Rufus Barringer, who was a former owner of a string of elegant hotels in the south. The Barringer during its heydays was one of the finest establishments in the city. Today it is a Senior Citizens Residence Home and Center.This postcard is a reproduction from a Ted Lewy Original Water Color. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Ted Lewy 2200 39th Avenue
Elizabeth College for women was founded in 1897 at what is now the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. The main building was 172 by 143 feet, four stories high and constructed of brick and Indiana limestone. At the time this postcard was made there were thirty instructors and about 130 students. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons