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United States Mint

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: Souvenier Postcard Company

United States Mint

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

United States Post Office

The United States Post Office once stood on Mint Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton

United States Post Office & Courthouse

The Charles R. Jonas Federal Building is an historic two-story, limestone structure in the neo-classical design. Completed in 1915, it is located at 401 West Trade Street, in Charlotte. At various times it has served as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, and a United States post office. In 1975, the building was renamed in honor of long-serving North Carolina Congressman Charles R. Jonas, and was transferred to the city in exchange for land in the fall of 2005. The city lease the building to the federal government for continued use.

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

United States Post Office & Assay Office

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

Charlotte City Hall (1927)

The City Hall building. At the back of the building are the Fire Department, Police Department, and the Health-Welfare Department. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Charlotte City Hall

Charlotte City Hall in the 1890s was located in the 200 block of N. Tryon Street. This building housed city government offices, the police station as well as the fire department.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 15 copies

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Charlotte City Hall

This building was the temporary location of Charlotte's City Hall during a transition period. It was located on the northwest corner of Tryon and Sixth Streets. Physical Description: 8x10  glossy, 4x5 negatives- 2 copies Publisher: Unknown.

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