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Houses in Myers Park

Four completed residence in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Taylor/Duke Mansion

Originally built by Z.V. Taylor around 1911, the house at 400 Hermitage Road later became the residence of James B. Duke. He renovated the house and changed the name of the mansion to White Oaks in the early 1920s. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Residence in Myers Park

Typical example of Classical Revival architecture that is found in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Entrance gate to Myers Park

The trolley entrance gate to Myers Park was located at Fourth and Queens Road. The main gate is gone, but the side shelters remain. Designed by John Nolen and built by the Stephens Company of Winnsboro, South Carolina, the structure is made entirely of granite. Physical Description: 8x104x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Installation of trees in Myers Park

With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Close-up of Oak Trees

Close-up of oak trees planted along the road in Myers Park. Physical Description: 5x3 slight fading Publisher: Unknown