The Sunnyside Rose Garden was planted in 1931 by the Charlotte Garden Club. At the time this postcard was taken, it contained 59 varieties of roses and 4,700 bushes. It was located on 7th Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
The Mecklenburg County Courthouse and the Independence Monument. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company
The Wilder Building was located at the corner of 3rd and South Tryon Streets. It was named for Dr. Hillory Madison Wilder, who once owned a residence on this site. He had the house torn down and the ten-story building was constructed. In 1936, the Wilder Building became home to WBT Radio. Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company
Charlotte Bus Station on Trade Street Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company
The fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse is located at 700 East Trade Street. Built at a cost of one million dollars, it first opened in 1928. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Discovery Place is located on North Tryon Street. This museum enables young and old alike to explore science and technology through interactive means. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
Freedom Park is located off of East Boulevard in Myers Park. It opened in 1948. This is part of an outdoor theater that was a special project of the Charlotte's Lion Club. It has since been redesigned. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press
The Observer Fresh Air Camp offered camping opportunities to underprivileged children for two weeks each summer. It was sponsored by The Charlotte Observer. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich
The Fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse is on West Trade Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Graycraft Card Company
The Charlotte Municpal Airport opened in 1937 under the auspices of the city of Charlotte.
During World War II, the United States Army Airforce took over the management of the airport and established Morris Field Air Base in 1941. The airfield was used by the Third Airforce for antisubmarine patrols and training. After the war, a passenger terminal was added, and the airport was renamed the Douglas Municipal Airport in honor of Mayor Ben E. Douglas (1894-1981). Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company