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James K. Polk Monument

Monument marking the birthplace of President James K. Polk. It was erected by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Physical Description: 5x 8 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Third Mecklenburg Courthouse

The Third Courthouse was located at Church and Trade Streets. It was built in 1888 and located at Trade and Tryon Streets. Each of the tall, white columns were made from a single pine tree then stuccoed after being milled. It gives the appearance of marble. When the courthouse was torn down, no one recalled this fact, and the workers were surprised to discover perfectly preserved trees beneath the stucco. It was torn down in 1898.

Physical Description: 4x4 mounted print35 mm. negative

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North Tryon Street

North Tryon Street as it appeard in 1905.

Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

The United States Mint

Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office.

Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

United States Post Office

Entrance to the United States Post Office in Charlotte. Between 1875 and 1917, the United States Post Office in Charlotte was located at West Trade and Mint Streets. The Shipp Monument is visible.

Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Views of Myers Park and Providence Road

Scenic views of rural Charlotte. Features horse drawn carriage and tree lined, dirt roads.

Physical Description: 6 1/2 by 2 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Views of Myers park and Providence Roads

Myers ark and Providence Road at one time were in the county.

Physical Description: 6 x 3 1/2 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Enderly House (Sydenham B. Alexander Home)

Enderly House was the home of Sydenham B. Alexander. It was later donated to Camp Greene.

Physical Description: 4 3/4 by 3 1/2 mounted print 35 mm negative

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Osborne Oak

The Osborne Oak was located at West Trade and Graham Street. It was more than a 100 years old when this photograph was taken. The home belonged to Dr. Sam Hayes who married an Osborne.

Physical Description: 3x3 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Cotton Machinery

 
Interior shot of cotton ginnery. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown