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Third Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The Third Courthouse was located at Church and Trade 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: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Trade Street (East)

Trade Street looking east from Brevard Street toward Caldwell Avenue.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown

Home Federal Savings and Loan aka Buford Hotel

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.

Physical Description: 2x4 negativecontact sheet

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Hoover Livery Stables

Thomas B. Hoover in one of his horse and buggies in front of his livery stable that was located at 223 E. Trade Street. (By 19ll, the address changed to 239 East Trade Street.) Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Mecklenburg Auto Company

The Mecklenburg Auto Company at 211 South Church Street.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown

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Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

`Midway` 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. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg Dec. Celebration

View of South Tryon Street, looking north over Fourth Street toward Independence Square in 1909. The city was decorated for the May 20th celebration and the distinguished guest, President Howard Taft.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown

Elizabeth College Winter Scene

Midway section of Elizabeth College looking toward the Conservatory after a snowstorm.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative

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