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Realty Building

Postcard of the Realty Building with the city's motto `Charlotte, NC The Industrial Center of the New South.` Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

First Baptist Church

Once the home of First Baptist Church, this site is located in the 300 block of North Tryon Street. The church can trace its history to 1832. This facility was built in 1908 and served the congregation until the 1970s when they moved to a new church. The older facility was transformed into a cultural center for arts education and is known as Spirit Square. Physical Description: 3x5 Black and White Publisher: Dixie News Company

Johnston Building

Located on the 200 block of South Tryon Street, the C.W. Johnston Building was completed in 1924. It was Charlotte's largest office building with 149,000 square feet and 17 stories. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is located 200 West Trade St. It is one of the oldest uptown churches. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Leighton & Valentine Company

Mecklenburg Road and their Builders

Mecklenburg Road and their Builders. Shows workers from the chain gangs. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.

Charlotte Auditorium

The Charlotte Auditorium was located at College and Fifth Street. It was demolished in the 1920s. The rubble was used to build the Cannon Cathedral on Wallace Road.  Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

St. Peter's Episcopal Church. This church is located in the 400 block of North Tryon and is the oldest Episcopal Church in Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Charlotte Country Club

Charlotte Country Club was founded in 1910. It was originally called the Mecklenburg Country Club, the name was changed in 1917. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: McNeil Paper Company

Fourth Mecklenburg County Courthouse

This postcard depicts the Fourth Mecklenburg County Courthouse that was built in 1897 and the Independence Mounument. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Rotograph Company