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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

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.

Physical Description: 8x10 4x5 negatives - 5 copies

Publisher: Unknown

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

Physical Description: 8x10 black and white

Publisher: Unknown

Realty Building (View from South Tryon Street)

The Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. It was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1970.A trolley can be seen going down the street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

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.

Physical Description: 8x104x5 negatives - 5 copies

Publisher: Unknown

Cornelius Public Library

Interior shot of the Cornelius Branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Meyerson's Department Store

The exact location of Meyerson's Department Store is unknown. Apparently it is not in Charlotte.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Columbia Building

Columbia Building location unknown

Physical Description: black and white glossy of a postcard

Publisher: Unknown

First Ward Graded School

Founded in 1900, First Ward Graded School was located on East 9th St., between Brevard and Caldwell Streets.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Sharon Presbyterian Church

On January 30, 1830, residents in the Sharon neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, met at the home of Martha Kirkpatrick to discuss the organization of church. The land for the church, located on what is now Sharon Road, was donated by Dr. J. W. Ross and the Kirkpatrick family. The church building, seen here, was completed and the first services were held on October 22, 1831. 

Physical Description: Snap shot

Publisher: Unknown

Society of the Cincinnati

NC State Society of the Cincinnati convened in Charlotte at the Southern Manufacturer's Club on April 15, 1916. Sitting: Commodore W.S. Hogg, USN, Washington, DC: Brig. General Charles L. Davis, USA, Schenectady, NY: Rt. Rev. Joseph Blount Cheshire, Raleigh, Hon. Wilson G. Lamb. Pres. of the Society: Maj. Wm. A. Smith Ansonville, Dr. S. Westray Battle, USN retired, Asheville: Colonel Benehan Cameron, Stagville,: F. Brevard McDowell, Charlotte: Standing: Heriot Clarkson, Charlotte: DeLancey Haywood, Raleigh: B.D. Nelme, Ansonville: Walter W.