Tryon Street
Looking north from the Square towards North Tryon Street. The domed capped building on the right was the City Hall. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
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Tryon Street
Looking north on Tryon Street. Domed capped building on the right was the City Hall. Physical Description: negative not clear. best image is CP.2000.04.201 Publisher: Unknown
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
St. Mark's Lutheran Church and the R.E. Miller residence were located in the 400 block of North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Johnson C. Smith University
First known as Biddle University, Johnson C. Smith University was founded in 1870 on Beatties Ford Road. Colonel W.R. Myers donated the land. The school was named for its financial benefactor, Mary Biddle. On March 1, 1923, the school changed its name to Johnson C. Smith University in honor of another donor. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
South Park Mall
South Park Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
Selwyn Hotel
The Selwyn Hotel was located on West Trade Street. It opened in 1907. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte was founded in 1946 and gained university status in 1965. It is located in northeast Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Aerial Photography Services, Inc.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church was formed in June 1947 with the merger of two churches, Second Presbyterian (organized 1873) and Westminster Presbyterian Church (organized 1897). Covenant is considered to be one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the United States. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress
Queens College
Founded in 1912, Queens College, now University, is located on Selwyn Avenue. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown
Mecklenburg Hotel
The Mecklenburg Hotel was located at 520-524 West Trade Street. It was built in 1914 by W.C. Petty. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich