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The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was organized in Charlotte on November 11, 1874. This was the second building constructed by the organization. It was located next door to the Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street.
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Anna Morrison Jackson made her home in Charlotte off and on following the death of hersband, General Stonewall Jackson. This was the first home she lived in, and it was located on Trade Street.
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Independence Building was Charlotte's first skyscraper. Originally known as the Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. It was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1981 Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
The Commercial National Bank and American Trust Company Building were located in the 200 block of South Tryon Street. On the site of the bank building was the home where Confederate President Jefferson Davis stayed Charlotte from April 18 to the 25th.
This was one of the first Y.M.C.A. buildings in Charlotte. Built between 1887 and 1888, this brown stone building cost $40,000. It was located between Third and Fourth Streets on South Tryon Street. In 1905, the building was sold to the American Trust Company.
The Lakewood Station & Pavilion opened in July of 1909. Built by the Four C's, the park expanded overtime to include a rollercoaster, a merry-go-round and other amusement rides as well as exotic animals and a vast garden.
The Southern Manufacturing Club was located at the corner of West Trade and Poplar Streets. To the left is Mrs. Stonewall Jackson's House. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Central High on Elizabeth Avenue is now part of Central Piedmont Community College. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Pineville Dinner Theatre Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
Interior of the Pineville Dinner Theater. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
The S. H. Kress Company was a five and dime store located on 17-19 North Tryon Street. Other apparel shops were on either side of the store. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Ovens Auditorium is located on Independence Boulevard. Completed in 1955, it was named for cultural leader, David Owens. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
This drive-in branch of the Commercial National Bank was located at 135 West Morehead Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
The Federal Reserve Bank on South Tryon Street opened in 1927. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
C.W. Johnston was president of the Highland Mill Manufacturing Company, and was a leader in the textile industry. The Johnston Building was seventeen stories high and was located in the 200 block of South Tryon Street.
The Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. Designed by Louis Asbury, it was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1970. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company
Joseph Benjamin Ivey (d. 1958) opened his tulip garden to the public each April. The garden contained over 35,000 tulips of different varieties. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
Independence Square is the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company
A view of Tryon Street and the Independence Building. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: B & H Photo Company
The 100 block of North Tryon Street at night. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art