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C.W. 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: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company

C.W. 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: E. C. Kropp Company

Tryon Street

The Realty Building on Tryon Street with an ample view of a trolley car. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Leighton & Valentine Company

Masonic Temple

Opening on October 11, 1921, the second Masonic Temple in Charlotte was designed by Willard Rogers in the Egyptian Revival style. Prior to its dismantling and demolition, after First Union purchased the property in 1987, it was the last example of Egyptian Revival architecture in North Carolina. The first Masonic Temple in Charlotte was located on South Tryon Street and the corner of Second Street. Built in 1913, at a cost of $122.750, the building was designed by Charles Christian Hook and Willard G. Rogers. J.A. Jones was the construction company.

Professional Building

The Professional Building was designed by Louis Asbury. It was located in the 400 block of North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company

Charlotte Business District

Postcard depicts one of the many business districts on Tryon Street. The New American Trust Company and the Academy of Music are highlighted in the image. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.

Trust Building & the First YMCA

The Trust Building and the YWCA were located on South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton

Charlotte Coliseum

The Charlotte Coliseum (#1) was located on Independence Boulevard. Today it is known as Independence Arena. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Charlotte City Hall (1891)

City Hall was constructed in 1920. Located on East Trade Street, it was first occupied in 1927. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Mecklenburg Hotel & Chez Monet French Restaurant

Mecklenburg Hotel and the Chez Montet French Restaurant were located on West Trade Street. The hotel opened in 1914 and Chez Montet opened in 1945. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich