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In 1890, Dr. Annie purchased a home at 410 North Tryon Street from R. J. Shipp of Catawba County for $3,500. This one-story home served as both her office and residence. Dr. Annie kept her horse and buggy in a stable behind the house and used it to visit patients all over the county. Soon, her parents moved in with Dr. Annie. Dr. J. B.

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In late 1853, Charles Wilkes entered into an agreement with a firm in New York and established The Capps Gold Mine, Company. The property was part of the estate of his wife's uncle, James Renwick. It was decided that Jack Wilkes would manage the production at St. Catherine's Mill which was located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. At the time, the railroad finally reached what was then a small town with dirt roads that became impassable in bad weather. Jack took on the task of preparing the residence on the property for his new bride.

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

Trade Street (East)

Wonderful view of East Trade Street with Belk Brothers on the left, a trolley in the middle and horse and carriage on the right. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Tryon Street (South)

A photo of the southwest corner of Tryon and Third Streets highlights an Esso gas station in the center.. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Image Negative: 1
Print: 1

Civic Leaders

Group picture of Charlotte Civic Leaders: Sitting from left to right: S. M. Abernathy, U, R. Redd, George Wilson, Harvey Moore.Standing from left to right: Mayor Ben Douglas, H.H. Baxter, Unknown, Victor Shaw, Judge E. A. McCurrie. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative, Publisher: Unknown

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Copy of a postcard of Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1000 East Morehead Street. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Image Negative: 1
Print: 1

South Park Mall

This is an interior view of South Park Mall when a fountain was located in the center of the mall. The design has since changed.

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Image Year: 1976

Physical Description: 8x11 glossy

Category: Hornet's Nest

Format: Black and White

Image Negative: 1

Print: 1

Donor: Margaret Phillips

Copyright: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Publisher: Unknown

Photographer: Margaret Phillips

First National Bank

Architectural Drawing of the First National Bank Building.

ID Number: H_2000_01_261_31

Image Year: 1928

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Category: Hornet's Nest

Format: Black and White

Image Negative: 1

Print: 1

Donor: Unknown

Copyright: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Publisher: Unknown

Photographer: George Ivey

College Street

This photograph captures the activities on College Street while looking north from East 4th Street. Philip Carey Manufacturing is on the left at 216 South College Street. They sold cement, roofing materials and pipe coverings. The Klueppelberg Grocery Company was located at 201 S. College Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown