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 looking South during the 1950s. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
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
The United States Post Office, Assay Office, and the Shipp Monument on Mint Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers
Cavalry rider at Camp Greene, a World War I training camp in Charlotte from 1917-1918. The Army stabled the horses in a large complex on Remount Road, which is how the latter obtained its name. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: I.F.S. Inc.
Looking south down Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Parade that took place on May 20, 1908. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: International Post Card Company
The United States Post Office and the United States Assay Office on Mint Street. The Assay Office is actually the Mint, now located on Randolph Road. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons
Street view at Camp Greene showing the Mess Shacks. Camp Greene was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon
The Barringer Hotel opened its doors on December 15, 1940. Located at 425 North Tryon Street, it was built by Lawrence S. Barringer and his sister, Floral Barringer. The hotel was named for their father, William Rufus Barringer, who was a former owner of a string of elegant hotels in the south. The Barringer during its heydays was one of the finest establishments in the city. Today it is a Senior Citizens Residence Home and Center.This postcard is a reproduction from a Ted Lewy Original Water Color. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Ted Lewy 2200 39th Avenue