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Charlotte Signers Monument

The monument of the Signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence at its original location at the corner of South Tryon and Third Streets in front of the courthouse. It was later moved in front of another courthouse at 700 East Trade Street.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy copy of postcard

Publisher: Unknown

Phifer House

 Unknown house possily once located on Hawthorne Road. Physical Description: negative only Publisher: Unknown

Governor Cameron Morrison

Cameron Morrison was Governor of North Carolina and resided in Charlotte after his term in office. His estate, Morrocroft, is now part of the South Park and Ballantyne communities.

Physical Description: black and white - glossy

Publisher: Unknown

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 glossy, 4x5 negative - 1 copy, 4x5 positive - 4 copies

Publisher: Unknown

Senator John F. Kennedy

Senator John F. Kennedy at Douglas Airport on January 15, 1959. Thomas L. Robinson is the left.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Unknown Woman

Portrait of young woman c 1890.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy4x 5 negative

Publisher: Unknown

Hezekiah Alexander House

Hezekiah Alexander House was built in 1774. This rock house is located on Shamrock Drive. It is the oldest house in Mecklenburg County.Today it is part of the Charlotte History Museum. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Lakewood Park

Exterior shot of the Lakewood Park Casino around the early part of the 20th Century. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

St. Mark's Lutheran Church is the oldest Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charlotte. Worship services were first held in 1859. The church occupied a number of facilities, including a church on North Tryon Street prior to moving to Queens Road. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

United House of Prayer for all People

The United House of Prayer for all People is located on South McDowell Street. This denomination was founded by Bishop `Sweet Daddy Grace` in 1924. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown