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James K. Polk Mounument

Monument marking the birthplace of President James K. Polk.  It was erected by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
 

Physical Description: 5 x 8 3/4 original mounted print

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School Children

Physical Description: 3x5 (heavy silver nitrate visible)

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First Presbyterian Church and Manse

First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1832. This building opened in 1895.

Physical Description: 3 inch circular mounted print

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School Children

Physical Description: 3x5 (heavy silver nitrate visible)

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Settlers Cemetery

Settler's Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Charlotte. It is located at the corner of 5th and Church Streets Physical Description: Original 3 x 3 Publisher:

Osborne Oak

The Osborne Oak was located at West Trade and Graham Street. It was more than a 100 years old when this photograph was taken in 1906. The home belonged to Dr. Sam Hayes who married an Osborne. A horse drawn cart is in front.

Physical Description: Original 3 x 3

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School Children

Physical Description: 3x5 (heavy silver nitrate visible)

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Tryon Street (South)

View of South Tryon Street looking North  from the 200 Block with the Piedmont Fire Insurance Building on the left. (Features three arches.)

Physical Description: 5 x 7

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