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Johnson C. Smith University

 
First known as Biddle University, Johnson C. Smith University was founded in 1870 on Beatties Ford Road. Colonel W.R. Myers donated the land. The school was named for its financial benefactor, Mary Biddle. On March 1, 1923, the school changed its name to Johnson C. Smith University in honor of another donor. In the center of the postcard is Biddle Hall (1884), and on the right is the Carnegie Library (1911).

Physical Description: 3 x 5 postcard

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NASCAR Hall of Fame

 
The NASCAR Hall of Fame opened in 2010. The photograph shows it under construction, viewed from the intersection of Stonewall St. and South Boulevard. Physical Description: .jpg 2048 X 2730 Publisher:

House in Fourth Ward, 2005

 
This photo shows the corner of Poplar and 7th in the spring of 2005.

Physical Description: digital image

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

A&P North Caswell Road interior

Mr. Boyd & Mr. W.M. Hannor. April 15, 1932 show off their produce at the A & P in the Elizabeth Neighborhood. Physical Description: 3 x 5 inches, black and white Publisher:

Confederate Naval Yard Historic Marker

 
A state historic marker stands amidst new development in the first block of West Trade St. It marks the location of the Mecklenburg Iron Works which was leased to the Confederate Navy during the Civil War by the owner, John Wilkes. After the war, Wilkes regained ownership and operated the factory there until he sold the building to the railroad and moved operations to West Trade Street.

Carolina China Market

G.W. MacKinnon owned and operated the Carolina China Market which was located on Highway 29 in Charlotte. It offerred the largest selection of fine china, crystal, pottery and other novelty items. The store carried 200 patterns of earthenware and china.

Physical Description: Black and white postcard

Publisher: National Press, Inc. North Carolina

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