Uptown Charlotte
Eastward view from Realty Building, possibly looking down Trade Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
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First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest congregations in the city. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Graycraft Card Company
South 21 Drive-in
The South 21 Drive-in Restaurant is located on South Boulevard and continues to provide classic hamburgers and onion rings in a 1950s atmosphere. Cannot be reproduced. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
Elizabeth College
Elizabeth College opened in 1896. Located on Hawthorne Lane at the intersection with Elizabeth Avenue, some of the buildings became part of Presbyterian Hospital. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company
First Baptist Church
Once the home of First Baptist Church, this site is located in the 300 block of North Tryon Street. The church can trace its history to 1832. This facility was built in 1908 and served the congregation until the 1970s when they moved to a new church. The older facility was transformed into a cultural center for arts education and is known as Spirit Square. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Tichnor Brothers
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop
For over thirty years, this Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop sold the tasty treats to those traveling along Independence Boulevard. The store closed in the 1990s due to construction. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
North Carolina Medical College
The North Carolina Medical College was chartered in 1892 at Davidson College. The upper graduates moved to Charlotte in 1903 with the opening of the Presbyterian Hospital. The entire medical college moved into this building Charlotte in 1907. Its address was 215 N. Church St., the southwest corner of Sixth and Church Streets. The school closed in 1913. Today the building has been renovated for apartments. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: HC Leighton Manufacturers
First Presbyterian Church
Located at Trade and Church Streets, First Presbyterian Church is the site of one of the first churches built in the city of Charlotte. The original church was completed in 1923. The current church was built in 1895. It became know as First Presbyterian Church in 1873 with the organization of Second Presbyterian Church. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art
Coffee Cup Restaurant
The Coffee Cup Restaurant has been operating for over thirty-five years at the corner of Clarkson and Morehead Streets. Traditional southern staples are served. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards
Queens College
Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912 as a school for young women, it is now a coed university. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: McNeil Paper Company