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Liberty Life Building

A night time view of the Liberty Life Building in Charlotte at 112 South Tryon Street. Originally known as the First National Bank in 1927, the name changed in 1940 when Liberty Life Insurance Company of Greenville, South Carolina purchased the property. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

First National Bank Building

The First National Bank was located at 112 South Tryon Street. It merged with the American Trust Company in 1958. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

First National Bank

The First National Bank was located at 112 South Tryon Street. It merged with the American Trust Company in 1958. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Graycraft Card Company

Commercial National Bank Branch

This drive-in branch of the Commercial National Bank was located at 135 West Morehead Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Federal Reserve Bank

The Federal Reserve Bank on South Tryon Street opened in 1927. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Commercial National Bank & American Trust Company Buildings

The Commercial National Bank and American Trust Company Building were located in the 200 block of South Tryon Street. On the site of the bank building was the home where Confederate President Jefferson Davis stayed Charlotte from April 18 to the 25th. It was on that site that he learned of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company

Trust Building

The Trust Building on South Tryon Street housed the Charlotte Opera House (1902-1922) on the first floor. A number of other businesses had offices in the Trust Building, including the Southern Power Company as well as the Academy of Music. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: HC Leighton Manufacturers

South Tryon Street

Postcard captures a view of South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Uptown Charlotte

Eastward view from Realty Building, possibly looking down Trade Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown