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The Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black college. This is a picture of the Charlotte Chapter. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown
Charlotte’s first free library opened its doors in 1903. Designed in the Neo-Classical tradition, it was built with funds from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.
This is how the United States Post Office in Charlotte looked in the early 1900s. On the right of the card is the Shipp Monument which was erected by the Shipp family of Lincoln County in honor of their son William E.
Aerial view of Charlotte's Business District. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company
Passengers boarding an Eastern Air Transport plane in Charlotte. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Between 1875 and 1917, the United States Post Office in Charlotte was located at West Trade and Mint Streets. A portion of the Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint is visible on the right side of the photograph. This was taken from a postcard.
The United States Post Office in Charlotte during the late 1800s was located on West Trade Street at the corner of Mint Street. This structure stood from 1881 to 1915. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Residence of H.A. Klueppelburg and unknown house. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
The United States Post Office, Mint and the Shipp Monument on West Trade Street in n Charlotte, North Carolina.
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A view of West Trade Street pass the US Mint towards Graham Street. The gateway to the city is on the right and marked that side of the city. The Southern Railroad Passenger Terminal was beyond the gateway. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
The Charlotte residence of Zebulon B. Vance (1830-1894) at Sixth and College Streets. Born in Buncombe County, Vance served twice as Governor of North Carolina. After the Civil War he moved to Charlotte and established a law practice.
The lounge of the Carolina Theatre featured Mediterranean furniture, wall hangings and other accessories.
The Carolina Theatre opened in 1927 on the corner of North Tryon and Sixth Streets. With a seating capacity of 1,800 and beautiful architectural and decorative features, it remained popular entertaintment venue for many years.
The Carolina Theatre opened in 1927 on the corner of North Tryon and Sixth Streets. With a seating capacity of 1,800 and beautiful architectural and decorative features, it remained popular entertaintment venue for many years.
President Woodrow Wilson was invited to Charlotte to speak at the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Celebration on May 20,1916. To the left of the President is Governor Lockhead Craig and Mayor Thomas LeRoy Kirkpatrick.
A branch of the U.S. Postal Service is established in Charlotte. It is the first year that local officials take an oath to the U.S. government.
September 11, 1955. The new Ovens Auditorium and Charlotte Coliseum (later called Independence Arena) open.