Central High School
Central High School was one of the most popular schools in its days. Located on Elizabeth Avenue, the school is now part of the campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
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Mint Museum of Art
Built in 1837, the United States Mint in Charlotte served the community for a number of years in different capacities. In the 1930s, the building was dismantled and moved to Randolph Road. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
United States Post Office & Courthouse
The Charles R. Jonas Federal Building is an historic two-story, limestone structure in the neo-classical design. Completed in 1915, it is located at 401 West Trade Street, in Charlotte. 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. In 1975, the building was renamed in honor of long-serving North Carolina Congressman Charles R. Jonas, and was transferred to the city in exchange for land in the fall of 2005. The city lease the building to the federal government for continued use.
Tryon Street
Tryon Street view. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.
United States Mint
Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company
United States Post Office
The United States Post Office with monuments that once stood on Mint Street. Notice cannon in front of the building. This was a gift from President William McKinley. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company
Independence Building also known as Realty Building
Independence Building was Charlotte's first skyscraper. Originally known as the Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. It was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1981 Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Tryon Street
Tryon Street looking South during the 1950s. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
United States Mint
Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
United States Post Office, Assay Office, and Shipp Monument
The United States Post Office, Assay Office, and the Shipp Monument on Mint Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers