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Ovens Auditorium is located on Independence Boulevard. Completed in 1955, it was named for cultural leader, David Owens. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press
Central High School was opened around 1908. Located on Elizabeth Avenue, the building is now part of the Central Piedmont Community College's campus. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
North Graded School was located at 9th and Brevard Streets. Frank P. Milburn of Washington, D.C. was the architect. The school opened in 1900. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Company
The Selwyn Hotel was located on West Trade Street. It opened in 1907. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: International Post Card Company
The Catalina Motor Lodge was located at 2403 Wilkinson Boulevard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: F. Earl Crawford
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 1970. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Observer Printing House
This is the third and current location of Presyberian Hospital, now Novant Presbyterian. In 1898 the hospital was located on the corner of Trade and Mint Streets in what was once known as the Arlington Hotel.
Driving down East Trade Street, the name changes to Elizabeth Avenue once crossing Kings Drive. Once lined lined with lovely houses, the area has changed since the late 1920s.
Postcard with the banner of Elizabeth College. Founded in 1896 by the Lutheran Church, the school attracted young women from across the state. It was well-known for its music conservatory.
Autumn in Myers Park. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Carolina Card Company
Before 1960, Lake Wylie was known as Lake Catawba. Located on the Catawba River in both Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties, the lake formed after the construction of dam in South Carolina.
The Wilder Building was located at the corner of 3rd and South Tryon Streets. It was named for Dr. Hillory Madison Wilder, who once owned a residence on this site. He had the house torn down and the ten-story building was constructed.
Fabulous shot of East Trade Street from the Square looking eastward. The Belks Brothers store is the third building on the left.
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 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: Carolina Card Company
Lakewood Park was located on the west side of Charlotte. Physical Description: 02.19.04 Publisher: S H Kress
South Tryon Street in Charlotte with a view of the Trust Building on the left. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: HC Leighton Manufacturers
A view of Charlotte's uptown business district looking south down Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Tichnor Brothers