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Waker's Drugstore & the Fisk Rubber Company

 
Walker's Drugstore and the Fisk Rubber Company occupied the building at 332 North Tryon Street. Dr. T. Arthur Walker ran the drugstore. This building stands on the corner of 8th and Tryon. 

Physical Description: albumen print mounted on board

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Cotton Gin House

Cotton gin house. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Independence Square

Souvenir drawing of Independence Square, intersection of Trade and Tryon Street for the Centennial Celebration of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.

Physical Description: Original etching

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Atherton Mill

The Atherton Mill opened in 1893. At one time it was one of Charlotte's busiest mills employing 300 people. Located on South Boulevard, the buildings have been restored for use as lofts, businesses and restaurants. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Atherton Lyceum

The Atherton Lyceum was built by the D. A. Tompkins, owner of the Atherton Mill. This two-story structure served as the village school in the daytime and provided adult education in the evening. The general store and townhall were also located inside the building. Sunday school was taught every Sabbath. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Home Federal Savings and Loan

A picture of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Building prior to its demolition in 1965. Located at the corner of Fourth and Tryon Street, the photograph was taken on April 1, 1965. This building was once the Buford Hotel.

Physical Description: negatives only

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Home Federal Savings and Loan

A picture of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Building prior to its demolition in 1965. Located at the corner of Fourth and Tryon Street, the photograph was taken on April 1, 1965. This building was once the Buford Hotel.

Physical Description: negatives only

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