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Independence Square

The northwest corner of the Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, was once known as Old Osborne Corner. It was named for a Mary A. Osborne, widow of Marshall Osborne, who owned a large amount of property in the uptown area.

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Fourth Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The Fourth Mecklenburg County Courthouse stood on the site of Liberty Hall on the southeast corner of Tryon and Third Streets.

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Sugaw (Sugar) Creek Presbyterian Church

Sugaw or Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church is located on North Tryon Street. Founded in 1755, it is one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in Mecklenburg County. The Reverend Alexander Craighead served as the first minister. This photograph is of the current church on this site and was taken on April 25, 1934. It was built in 1870.

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Fourth Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The fourth Mecklenburg County Courthouse was located at Third and Tryon Streets.

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Cannon seized during Spanish American War.

This cannon was captured by the United States military in the West Indies in 1898 during the Spanish American War. It was manufactured on May 24, 1769. President William McKinley donated the cannon to Charlotte in 1900. It was placed in front of Post Office on West Trade Street. This photograph was taken on May 16, 1958. Today it is located at the Charlotte Museum of History on Shamrock Drive.

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Third Mecklenburg County Courthouse

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. When the courthouse was torn down, no one recalled this fact, and the workers were surprised to discover perfectly preserved trees beneath the stucco. It was torn down in 1898.

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World War I Monument

This monument honors the Fourth Division who served during WWI. It is located on the former site of Camp Greene on Wilkinson Blvd.

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Railroad Employees

Railroad Employees

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Grave Marker at Old Settlers

Gravestone of James G. Wilkinson in Old Settlers Cemetery. This is the oldest cemetery in Charlotte. It is located at the corner of 5th and Church Streets

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United States Post Office in Charlotte

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.

Physical Description: 8x10 4x5 negatives - 2 copies

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