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Polk House Historical Marker

This marker indicates the site of President James K. Polk's birthplace in Pineville, North Carolina. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative. Publisher: Barringer and Stone

Independence Square

Independence Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon, in the late 19th century.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

St. Peter's Episcopal Church was first built in 1857 then rebuilt between 1880 and 1892. Located at the corner of 7th and North Tryon Streets, it is the oldest Episcopal Church in Charlotte. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Dennis Apartments

H.D. Dennis Apartments at Hopedale and Granville Roads. Physical Description: 7x9 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Independence Square

A photograph of the Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, in the late 19th century. P

hysical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Rosedale House

Rosedale House is also known as the Craig-Davidson House in honor of its two previous owners. Built around 1780, it is located on North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Second Ward High School

Second Ward High School was the first black high school in Charlotte. It later became Carver College. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy Publisher: Unknown

Independence Square

The Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets in the late 19th century. Physical Description: 4x5 card, 4x5 negative

Publisher: Unknown

Tryon Street (North)

View of North Tryon Street with City Hall further down the street on the right. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Second Ward High School

Second Ward High School was one of Charlotte's first black high schools. Their alumni association has members from all over the country. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown