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Myers Park

Early development of Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives- 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College was located on North College Street. The school changed its name to Queens College (now university) and moved to Selwyn Avenue in the Myers Park neighborhood.  Converted to apartments, this building and others  have since been demolished. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

Machinists Union

The International Association of Machinists, Lodge 263 Drum and Bugle Corps pose in front of their parade float built by the Liddell Company. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 3 copies Publisher: Unknown

Matthews-Belk Store in Gastonia, NC

The Matthews-Belk Department store stood at  116-118 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, North Carolina.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park

Early development of Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, Publisher: Unknown

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Donor: Bill Summerville

Dr. John Taylor ("J. T.") Williams (1859-1924)

Dr. John Taylor Williams (1859-1924) was a prominent figure in the history of African-Americans in Charlotte. Not only was he one of the first three black doctors licensed in North Carolina, Williams also served an educator and a businessman. 

Fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse is located at 700 East Trade Street. It first opened in 1928. Shipp Monument is in front. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

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Firemen

Firemen meet for dinner on the second floor of the City Hall in 1916. Physical Description: 8x10 gloss,  Publisher: Unknown

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