This is the entrance to the tunnel or underpass that once connected South Boulevard and East Morehead Street. It enabled students from Alexander Graham Jr. High School to cross the street safely. The building in the background is the Dowd Flats. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
The residence of William Henry Belk (1862-1952) was located at 120 Hawthorne Lane. It was built in 1925 by the Theis-Smith Company. Charles C. Hook (1869-1934) was the architect. Today the house is used by Presbyterian Hospital. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Looking east past the intersection of Morehead Street and South Boulevard. The end of one wing of the D.H. Hill School can be seen at the corner. The rest of it extended southward on South Boulevard. The Alexander Graham Jr. High School stands just beyond it, running eastward along Morehead Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy. Publisher: Unknown
By looking east down Trade Street, once can see the Belk Brother's Department Store on the left. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher:
A photograph of the intersections of East Morehead Street, Kings Drive and Baldwin Avenue around 1947. The entrance to the Boar's Head Restaurant is located in the lower right of the photograph. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
The Independence Building was located on the northwest corner of Trade and Tryon Street or what is commonly known as the Square. When it was completed in 1908, it was one of the tallest buildings in North Carolina.
ID Number: H_2000_01_254_24
Image Year: 1908
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy
Category: Hornet's Nest
Format: Black and White
Image Negative: 1
Print: 1
Donor: Mrs. Wyatt Hargett, Sr.
Copyright: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Publisher: Unknown
Photographer:
Bruce Roberts
Aerial view of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
The intersection of East Morehad Street when it crossed Independence Boulevard. The picture captures what buildings could be seen looking northeast. The Stuart W. Cramer's House on the corner. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
The Sixth Grade Class of Myers Street School. This was the first public school for blacks. It was located at the corner of Stonewall and Myers Street in Second Ward.
ID Number: H_2000_01_255_25
Image Year: 1918
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy some flaking
Category: Hornet's Nest
Format: Black and White
Image Negative: 1
Print: 1
Donor: Mrs. Wyatt Hargett, Sr.
Copyright: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Publisher: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
The Mint Museum of Art is located on Randolph Road. Originally, the building was the Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint that was located on Mint Street. The structure was moved to Randolph Road and reopened in 1936. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown