Hornet's Nest

Cannon seized during Spanish American War.

This cannon was captured by the United States military in the West Indies in 1898 during the Spanish American War. It was manufactured on May 24, 1769. President William McKinley donated the cannon to Charlotte in 1900. It was placed in front of Post Office on West Trade Street. This photograph was taken on May 16, 1958. Today it is located at the Charlotte Museum of History on Shamrock Drive.

Physical Description: black and white glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Third Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The Third Courthouse was located at Church and Trade Streets. Each of the tall, white columns were made from a single pine tree then stuccoed after being milled. It gave the appearance of marble. When the courthouse was torn down, no one recalled this fact, and the workers were surprised to discover perfectly preserved trees beneath the stucco. It was torn down in 1898.

Physical Description: 8x10 - 4x5 negatives - 2 copies

Publisher: Unknown

World War I Monument

This monument honors the Fourth Division who served during WWI. It is located on the former site of Camp Greene on Wilkinson Blvd.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Railroad Employees

Physical Description: 8x10 4x5 negative - 2 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

United States Post Office in Charlotte

Between 1875 and 1917, the United States Post Office in Charlotte was located at West Trade and Mint Streets. A portion of the Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint is visible on the right side of the photograph.

Physical Description: 8x10 4x5 negatives - 2 copies

Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park Trolley Entrance

Entrance gate to Myers Park at Fourth Street and Queens Road. Today the main gate is gone but the side shelters remain. The gates were designed by John Nolen and built by the Stephens Company in 1912 from granite mined in Winnsboro, South Carolina.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park

Workmen for the George Stephen's Company constructing a roadbed. The streetcar that traveled from uptown to Charlotte to Myers Park is in the background.

Physical Description: 8x10 4x5 negative 1 copy

Publisher: Unknown

Baugh (Liberty Life) Building

The Baugh or Liberty Life Building was located at 112 South Tryon Street.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park Laying Streetcar Tracks

Employees of the George Stephen's Company laying the tracks for the street cars that would travel from uptown Charlotte to Myers Park.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy4x5 negative

Publisher: Unknown

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