Addison Building
The Addison Building at 222 South Church Street when it was a Parking Garage. The building later housed the offices of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
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Dr. Annie Alexander
Dr. Annie Alexander (1864-1929) of Mecklenburg County was the first female physician in North Carolina. She lived at 410 North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 5x7 glossy Publisher:
Red Cross Nurses
The 1919 graduating class of Red Cross Nurses march in the Mecklenburg Declaration Parade on May 20th. The photograph was taken in the first block of South Tryon Street. The Independence Building is in the background. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Efird's Department Store
The Efird's Department Store was located at 124-30 North Tryon Street. When it was completed in 1923, it was `The only store south of Philadelphia with escalators.` Louis Asbury was the architect and J.A. Jones was the contractor. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Dr. Annie Alexander in costume.
Dr. Annie Lowrie Alexander (1864-1929) in a costume for a Colonial Dames Tea in 1899. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown
Hotel Charlotte
Demolished in 1988, the Hotel Charlotte was located at 239 West Trade Street. It was here that Victor Records recorded some of Country Music's early stars, including Bill Monroe and the Carter Family. Physical Description: 8x10, 5x7 Publisher: Unknown
Memorial Hospital now Carolinas Medical Center
Aerial view of Memorial Hospital, now Carolinas Medical Center. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
Charlotte Carnegie Library
The Charlotte Carnegie Library as it appeared on a postcard. It was addressed to Mr. John Wilkes from Annie Smith Ross, Charlotte's first librarian. This facility was demolished in the 1950s. A second and a third library have been built on this spot at 310 North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Children from Elizabeth School
Students posing in front of the Elizabeth School at 1701 Park Drive. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Central Piedmont Community College
The Richard H. Hagemeyer Learning Resource Center on the campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.