Founded in 1867, Biddle University provided educational opportunities for blacks to learn a trade or profession. Today the school is known as Johnson C. Smith University. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was once located next door to the Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street. This was the second YMCA and opened in 1906.
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Publisher: Southern Postcard Company
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Tryon Street looking north. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was once located next door to the Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
First known as Biddle University, Johnson C. Smith University was founded in 1870 on Beatties Ford Road. Colonel W.R. Myers donated the land. The school was named for its financial benefactor, Mary Biddle. On March 1, 1923, the school changed its name to Johnson C. Smith University in honor of another donor. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was once located next door to the Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street. This building opened in 1906.
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Publisher: Unknown
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Chandler's Village Court on U.S. 21 South in Charlotte, North Carolina boasted steam heat, tile baths, Beauty Rest Mattresses, Grade `A` Grill and Real Southern Hospitality. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
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
This is the second location of the YWCA that opened in 1906. It was located next door to The Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street.
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Publisher: Unknown
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The Catalina Motor Lodge was located at 2403 Wilkinson Boulevard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: F. Earl Crawford