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Thaddeus L. Tate and Mary L. Butler Tate.The Tate family lived in this elegant home at 504 East 7th Street. Thaddeus Tate opened a barber shop in 1882 which prospered for over sixty years.
Thaddeus L. Tate and Mary L. Butler Tate. The Tate family lived in this elegant home at 504 East 7th Street. Thaddeus Tate opened a barber shop in 1882 which prospered for over sixty years.
This ambulance was owned by Douglas & Sing Funeral Home. This photograh was taken in 1932. On the photograph, the driver seen here is identified as Karl Miller and was reportedly killed shortly after the picture was taken.
Duke Power operated the bus company in Charlotte during the 1930s. The buses parked in front of the trolley car barns on South Boulevard. Drivers are from left to right: Paul Harris, R. H. McLendon, Harry Culp and Dowd McCrorie. The photograph was taken in February of 1936.
Black city nurses of the Charlotte Health Department. Seated on the first row, from left to right: Helen Glenn, Birdie Moore, Ruth Byers, Rose M. Jones, Mrs. A. E. Spears, Mrs. Gertrude Blackman.
Jimmy Bassinger was a popular Charlotte entertainer in the 1940s and 1950s. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
As there is no evidence of a G.A. Robbins ever having lived in Charlotte, this may have been a typo for Oscar A. Robbins who resided with his wife Olivia at 201 South Tryon Street prior to moving to the Dilworth neighborhood. Robbins co-owned a cotton mill machinery factory with James L.
Dr. John Taylor Williams (1859-1924) was a prominent figure in the history of African-Americans in Charlotte. Not only was he one of the first three black doctors licensed in North Carolina, Williams also served an educator and a businessman.
Hayes Bus Lines ran from Charlotte, North Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina. This photograph was taken in front of the Firestone Tire & Rubber company on 5th Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy - 4x5 negative - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown.
The Mecklenburg Auto Company was located at 211 South Church Street.
Physical Description: 8x10
Publisher: Unknown
The Rozelle Ferry Bridge connecting Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
The Third Courthouse was located at Church and Trade Streets. Each of the tall, white columns were made from a single pine tree then stuccoed after being milled. It gave the appearance of marble.
This small wooden structure at the corner of Third and Graham Street was the site of the `Big Robbery` that took place on November 15, 1933. It involved the notorious Touhy gang. The event received national attention. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
This marker indicates the site of President James K. Polk's birthplace in Pineville, North Carolina. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative. Publisher: Barringer and Stone
H.D. Dennis Apartments at Hopedale and Granville Roads. Physical Description: 7x9 glossy Publisher: Unknown
H.D. Dennis Apartments at Hopedale and Granville Roads. Physical Description: 7 x 9 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Presbyterian Hospital began as a private institution in 1898, but was later presented as a gift to local Presbyterian Churches in 1903. This is the second location of the hospital. The hospital began occupying the buildings formerly owned by Elizabeth College in 1917.
Independence Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon, in the late 19th century.
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy
Publisher: Unknown
Family of Arthur Eugene Spears - Arthur Spears was an executive with the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Back row, left to right: Laura Elizabeth Spears Malone (1911-2011), Arthur Spears, Sr. (1884-1981), wife Daisy Ancrum Spears, Arthur Spears, Jr. (1916-2000).
Elites Social Club at the Excelsior Club.Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Wallace Sr., Mr. & Mrs. A. Boyton, Mr. & Mrs. Willie L. Weddington, Mr. T. Goodwin, Mr. & Mrs. James Barnes. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown