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Miscellaneous

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College was the precursor to Queens College. This building was located on the corner of College and Ninth Streets. When the school changed its name to Queens, the school moved to the Myers Park area.

Physical Description: 8x10 pearl finish

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Wilson House

The Wilson House was at Caldwell Station. It was built by Andrew Springs. Physical Description: 35 mm. Negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

First Presbyterian Church

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

Physical Description: 3 inch circular mounted35 mm. negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

James K. Polk Monument

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: 5x 8 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

North Tryon Street

North Tryon Street as it appeard in 1905.

Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

The United States Mint

Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office.

Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

United States Post Office

Entrance to the 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. The Shipp Monument is visible.

Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Views of Myers Park and Providence Road

Scenic views of rural Charlotte. Features horse drawn carriage and tree lined, dirt roads.

Physical Description: 6 1/2 by 2 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Views of Myers park and Providence Roads

Myers ark and Providence Road at one time were in the county.

Physical Description: 6 x 3 1/2 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Governor Zebulon B. Vance's Charlotte Residence

The Charlotte residence of Zebulon B. Vance, who was both the Governor of North Carolina during the Civil war and later a United States Senator.

Physical Description: 3 x 535 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County