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James K. Polk Mounument

Monument marking the birthplace of President James K. Polk.  It was erected by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
 

Physical Description: 5 x 8 3/4 original mounted print

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School Children

Physical Description: 3x5 (heavy silver nitrate visible)

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Tryon Street (South)

Street car makes its way past the Square down South Tryon Street in a postcard postmarked 1911. On the lower left of the card is the Independence/Realty Building. Past Trade Street, the businesses that can be identfied are Blake Drugstore operated by John S. Blake, the Southern Real Estate and Trust Company, and Garibaldi Bruns and Dixon Jewelwers at 10-12 South Tryon. (Fourth building from Blake Drugstore.)

Physical Description: 3 x 5 postcard

Publisher: S H Kress

First Presbyterian Church and Manse

First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1832. This building opened in 1895.

Physical Description: 3 inch circular mounted print

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School Children

Physical Description: 3x5 (heavy silver nitrate visible)

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Charlotte City Hall (1927)

Located at 600 East Trade Street, this building was first occupied in 1927.

Physical Description: 3 x 5 postcard

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Settlers Cemetery

Settler's Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Charlotte. It is located at the corner of 5th and Church Streets Physical Description: Original 3 x 3 Publisher:

Fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse

Charlotte City Hall located at 600 East Trade Street was first occupied in 1927.

Physical Description: 3 x 5 postcard

Publisher: Curteichcolor

Osborne Oak

The Osborne Oak was located at West Trade and Graham Street. It was more than a 100 years old when this photograph was taken in 1906. The home belonged to Dr. Sam Hayes who married an Osborne. A horse drawn cart is in front.

Physical Description: Original 3 x 3

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