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Oakden Motor Court

Oakden Motor Court was located two miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina on US 29 and 74. C.H.Ogden and his wife ran the facility. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn at 3815 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Curteichcolor

Colonial Apartments

The Colonial Apartments were located at 512-616 North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT Photoshop

Dilworth Road

Looking north down Dilworth Road with the Addison Apartments in the distance. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Realty Building

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. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Observer Printing House

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

Courthouse and Lawyer's Building

Picture of the Courthouse on East Trade Street and the Lawyer's Building which was adjacent.

Physical Description: 3 x5

Publisher: S H Kress

F & R Coal and Oil Company Advertisment

Postcard advertisment for F. R. Coal and Oil Company. It was located at 624 South Cedar Street in Charlotte.
 

Physical Description: 3 x 5 postcard

Publisher:

Banner Card for Charlotte

Banner card for Charlotte - these types of postcards were created with the name of the city or town inside the banner. They usually featured Dutch children speaking in fake accents. Cards date between 1912 and 1916.

Physical Description: 3 x 5 postcard

Publisher: Dutch Kid Pennant