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In 1906, the Sisters of Mercy first established a hospital in Charlotte in uptown Charlotte near St. Peter's Catholic Church. This facilty opened in 1916 with additional wings added over time.
William Billy Clarence Eckstine (1914 – 1993) was a popular American singer of ballads and a bandleader during the Swing Era. He is seen here performing at the Armory Auditorium in Charlotte duirng the early 1940s. Eckstine was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Charlotte's first black Baptist church was organized by former slaves in June, 1867. This sanctuary, at 1020 South Church Street, was dedicated in September, 1911, and demolished in 1977.
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER LIBRARY.
Alfred Dixon served as the first president of the choir at Seventh Street Presbyterian Church.
FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ARCHIVES.
Right: Miss Poe of Charlotte, c. 1900.
FRANKLIN COLEY.
The following are aerial and street scenes of Charlotte from 1900 to 1910. Click on the highlighted words to enlarge the image.
Back in the day, everyone in the county celebrated on May 20th, the day the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was signed. We have been doing so since 1825. It is to honor the men who signed the declaration in 1775.
This is a list of jobs or occupations that men and some women had. All of these jobs are listed in the local city directory by occupation.