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Aerial view of the Southern States Fair Grounds in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
Two skyscrapers along Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
A nighttime view of Charlotte in the 1940s. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Holiday Inn at 3815 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Curteichcolor
The Horner Military School was first founded in Oxford, North Carolina in 1851, but moved to Charlotte in 1914. In Charlotte, the school was built on Roswell Avenue in Myers Park by Colonel Jerome C. Horner, son of the founder.
Lakewood Park was located in west Charlotte. During the Great Depression, the park fell into disrepair and was eventually demolished. Physical Description: 3x5 color Publisher: S H Kress
Constructed in 1955, Ovens Auditorium is located on Independence Boulevard. It is name for David Ovens, a strong supporter of the cultural arts in Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press
The Observer Fresh Air Camp offered camping opportunities to underprivileged children for two weeks each summer. It was sponsored by The Charlotte Observer. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
Freedom Park is located off of East Boulevard in Myers Park. It opened in 1948 and was named in honor of Charlotte's World War II soldiers. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Oakden Motor Court was located two miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina on US 29 and 74. C.H.Ogden and his wife ran the facility. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Postcard includes caption, "Greetings from Charlotte, NC," captures South Tryon Street in 1966.
When it was completed in 1897, the Louise Mill was the largest cotton textile mill in Charlotte. Like most mills of the period, the owners also built a village for its workers and families.
The Charlotte Municpal Airport opened in 1936 under the auspices of the city of Charlotte.
Alois Louis Steinhauser (1851-1923) owned a lovely estate in the 11th Ward near Liddell Street in Uptown Charlotte.
The Southern Manufacturer's Club was a private men's club located on 300 West Trade Street. It was home to some of the most prominent business leaders and writers in Charlotte during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The lavish facility first opened in 1894.
The Southern Manufacturer's Club was a private men's club located on 300 West Trade Street. It was home to some of the most prominent business leaders and writers in Charlotte during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The lavish facility first opened in 1894.
The Sunnyside Rose Garden was planted in 1931 by the Charlotte Garden Club. At the time this postcard was taken, it contained 59 varieties of roses and 4,700 bushes. It was located on 7th Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
The American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte was completed in 1937 and seats over 15,000 people. The Shriner Football games and numerous other events take place every year. Also featured in the postcard is the Armory House of the National Guard.
Freedom Park is located between Princeton Avenue and East Boulevard. This popular park was built to honor the men and women from Charlotte who fought and died for their country during World War II. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Curteichcolor
Located on the 200 block of South Tryon Street, the C.W. Johnston Building was completed in 1924. It was Charlotte's largest office building with 149,000 square feet and 17 stories. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company