Charlotte historic sites
Scenes of various historical markers and buildings in Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
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Drill Grounds at Camp Greene
Men training on the drill grounds at Camp Greene. The World War I training camp in Charlotte, North Carolina Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art
Uptown Charlotte
Eastward view from Realty Building, possibly looking down Trade Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Hezekiah Alexander House
The Hezekiah Alexander is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County. Made of stone and log timbers, it was built in 1774, Alexander was a prominent farmer and politician in the county. It is located off of Shamrock Road. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
Camp Greene
Soldiers writing letters home at Camp Greene. (Camp Greene was a military training installation that existed from 1917-1918. It was located west of the city.) Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of Belmont, North Carolina in February 1906. Originally it was a twenty-five bed facility in a wooden building on East First Street behind St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. The second facility, pictured here, opened in 1916 on East Fifth Street. Additions increased and by 1960, the hospital had a capacity of 300 beds. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Confederate Monument
The Confederate Monument in Charlotte is located in Elmwood Cemetery. It was built in 1887 by the Ladies Memorial Association.
Physical Description: 3x5
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Camp Greene
Company Street in Camp Greene, a World War I military training base in Charlotte, North Carolina Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: A. M. Simon
YMCA Building (Second One) and Annex
The YMCA was once located at 206 South Tryon Street. The annex at the back of the YMCA is the annex. It was built in either 1916 or 1922. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital was built in 1888 with funds raised by St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Jane Wilkes was instrumental in establishing this medical facility. It was one of the first private hospitals for blacks in the United States. Physical Description: 3x54x5 negative available Publisher: Tichnor Brothers