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Charlotte Postcard Collection

United States Post Office

The United States Post Office with monuments that once stood on Mint Street. Notice cannon in front of the building. This was a gift from President William McKinley. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company

Independence Building also known as Realty Building

Independence Building was Charlotte's first skyscraper. Originally known as 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 1981 Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Tryon Street

Tryon Street looking South during the 1950s. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

United States Mint

Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Camp Green Calvary

Cavalry rider at Camp Greene, a World War I training camp in Charlotte from 1917-1918. The Army stabled the horses in a large complex on Remount Road, which is how the latter obtained its name. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: I.F.S. Inc.

Mecklenburg Declaration Day

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Parade that took place on May 20, 1908. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: International Post Card Company

United States Post Office & Assay Office

The United States Post Office and the United States Assay Office on Mint Street. The Assay Office is actually the Mint, now located on Randolph Road. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons

Camp Greene Tents & Mess Shacks

Street view at Camp Greene showing the Mess Shacks. Camp Greene was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon