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President James Knox Polk (1795-1849)

Photograph of a sketch of the Eleventh President of the United States, James K. Polk (1795-1849). Born in Pineville, North Carolina, he made his home in Tennessee.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy 4x5 negative

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Myers Park Landscaping

Man using mule to plant shrubbery beside home in Myers Park. Physical Description: 5x3 Publisher: Unknown

Elizabeth College Students

Image of two Elizabeth College students possibly walking near the Square. The caption reads, The Trysting Place.
Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Scrapbook with negative

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Trust Building

The Trust Building on South Tryon Street housed the Charlotte Opera House (1902-1922) on the first floor. A number of other businesses had offices in the Trust Building, including Southern Power Company

Physical Description: 8x10 and two 4x5 negatives

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Myers Park:Man with Mule

Man with mule in field probably working on landscape at Myers Park. Physical Description: 5x3 Tear on left side of print has been repaired. Bottom right corner has obvious fold. Publisher: Unknown

Elizabeth College Students

Elizabeth College students  posing above the caption Five Little Indians. The was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook

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Charlotte Street Scene

Taken at the same time as MIC.2004.08.0011.00. This is a more detailed view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features a close-up of the Independence Building, businesses, including Bon Marie's,  Kress and Ivey's Department Stores,  cars, people, and streetcars. Physical Description: black and white Publisher:

Charlotte Street Scene

Wonderful view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features businesses, including the Kress and Ivey's, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: black and white

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