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Douglas Municipal Airport

The Charlotte Municpal Airport opened in 1936 under the auspices of the city of Charlotte.
During World War II, the United States Army Airforce  took over the management of the airport and established Morris Field Air Base in 1941. The airfield was used by the Third Airforce for antisubmarine patrols and training. After the war, a passenger terminal was added, and the airport was renamed the Douglas Municipal Airport in honor of Mayor Ben E. Douglas (1894-1981). Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Southern State Fair Grounds

Aerial view of the Southern States Fair Grounds in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich

Charlotte Country Club

Originally called the Mecklenburg Country Club, it was founded in 1910. The name was changed to Charlotte Country Club in 1917. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Casa Rancho

Casa Rancho was a motel on US 29 North, five miles north of uptown Charlotte. It was owned by CA Breeze. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Camp Greene Wash Day

Soldiers from Camp Greene washing their uniforms. Physical Description: 3x5black and white Publisher: I.F.S. Inc.

Charlotte Country Club

Charlotte Country Club began as The Mecklenburg Club in 1910. This first Club was located west of the city adjoining a pond on or near Stewart Creek. The activities of this early Club were confined to card games, picnics, boating, and fishing. The name was changed to Charlotte Country Club in 1917. The club moved to its present location in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood in 1931. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: American News Company

Camp Greene YMCA Building

Camp Greene was a military base located near Charlotte during World War I. The camp included a hospital, library, a YMCA and other buildings. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Camp Greene Soldiers on Drill Field

Soldiers standing at attention on Camp Greene Drill Field. Camp Greene was a World War I training facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5black and white Publisher: Unknown