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Open Kitchen Restaurant is located on Morehead Street. When it first opened in 1952, the Open Kitchen was the only place in Charlotte to get pizza. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
Opening on October 11, 1921, the second Masonic Temple in Charlotte was designed by Willard Rogers in the Egyptian Revival style. Prior to its dismantling and demolition, after First Union purchased the property in 1987, it was the last example of Egyptian Revival architecture in North Carolina.
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
The Mayfair Hotel, now known as the Dunhill Hotel, is located at the corners of North Tryon and 6th Streets. Built by two local physicians, Dr. James Pleasant Mattheson and Dr. C.N. Peeler, the hotel opened its doors as the Mayfair Manor on November 15, 1929.
The Hezekiah Alexander is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County. Made of stone and log timbers, it was built in 1774, Alexander was a prominent farmer and politician in the county. It is located off of Shamrock Road. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
The shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in the gardens of Mercy Hospital. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
Postcard captures a view of South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company
Postcard of the American Trust Building that was located on Tryon Street. The card was published by the American Trust Company as a promotion. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers
Anderson's Restaurant was located on Elizabeth Avenue. Founded in 1946 by Jimmie Anderson, it remained a popular family-owned restaurant until it closed in 2007. Pecan pie was the specialty of the house. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
The South 21 Drive-in Restaurant is located on South Boulevard and continues to provide classic hamburgers and onion rings in a 1950s atmosphere. Cannot be reproduced. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
For over thirty years, this Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop sold the tasty treats to those traveling along Independence Boulevard. The store closed in the 1990s due to construction. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
The Coffee Cup Restaurant has been operating for over thirty-five years at the corner of Clarkson and Morehead Streets. Traditional southern staples are served. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
Looking east on West Trade Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company
A view of South Tryon Street in the early 1900s. The Academy of Music can be seen on the left. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Rotograph Company
Dilworth Road Looking north. The Addison Apartments are in view. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Mercy Hospital in the Elizabeth Neighborhood. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
The Selwyn Hotel was located on West Trade Street. It opened in 1907. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company
Interior shot of the Selwyn Hotel when Edgar b. Moore, was the proprietor. The Selwyn Hotel was located on West Trade Street. It opened in 1907. Physical Description: 3x5 sepia Publisher: Unknown
Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. This view is from the Pavilion. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Victorian homes once lined South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: American News Company