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Home Federal Savings and Loan

A picture of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Building prior to its demolition in 1965. Located at the corner of Fourth and Tryon Street, the photograph was taken on April 1, 1965. This building was once the Buford Hotel.

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Cotton to market

Mule driven wagon transporting cotton to market. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park - Workers planting oak tree

Workers planting oak tree along walk way in Myers Park. Physical Description: Slight tear in upper left hand corner has been repaired. Obvious crease at bottom of the photograph Publisher: Unknown

United States Post Office and Assay Office

This is the way the United States Post Office and Courthouse appeared shortly after its completion in 1915. The second additon was constructed in 1934. Today it is known as The Charles R. Jonas Federal Building. This is historic two-story, limestone structure in the neo-classical design is located at 401 West Trade Street, in Charlotte. An addition was built in 1934. At various times it has served as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, and a United States post office.

Elizabeth College

Part of Elizabeth College's campus known as the Midway during the winter of 1902.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

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United States Post Office in Charlotte

The United States Post Office, Mint and the Shipp Monument on West Trade Street in n Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Elizabeth College in Winter

Elizabeth College covered in snow. The school was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

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Old Osborne Corner (The Square)

The northwest corner of the Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, was once known as Old Osborne Corner. It was named for the Mrs. Osborne who owned a large amount of property in the uptown area.

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