Luther Synder House
The Luther Snyder Residence at 1109 Queens Road was remodeled in the 1980s. Today it is known as Carol Hall, and is used by Queens College. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
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Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce was located on the south side of West Fourth Street in 1936. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Tompkins Tower
The Tompkins Tower, named for its owner, Daniel A. Tompkins was located at 133-135 South Church Street. It was built around 1905 and housed the Charlotte Observer newspaper between 1914 and 1923. This photograph was taken on January 2, 1906 from a water tower on North Church Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Wachovia Bank Building
The Wachovia Bank Building on South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Courthouse (Replica of the First Mecklenburg County)
This image is of a replica of the First Mecklenburg County Courthouse that was originally located at the intersection of Trade & Tryon Streets. This building was built by the city in honor of America's Bicentennial Celebration of 1976. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
First National Bank
Architectural rendition of the entrance of First National Bank. The architects were Lockwood, Greene & Company and Louis Asbury. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Trade Street (West)
Looking west on Trade Street, past the Church Street intersection, one can see the Selwyn Hotel on the right. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
First National Bank
This is a architectural drawing by Louis Asbury of the First National Bank, which later became the Bank of North Carolina. This building was erected in the late 1920s. At one time, it was the tallest building in the Carolinas. Physical Description: 8x10. glossy Publisher: Unknown
Parade Scene at the Corner of Mint and Trade (Presbyterian Hospital featured)
A parade was held every year to celebrate Mecklenburg Declaration day. This photograph features the first building to house the Presbyterian Hospital. It was located on the second floor of the building. Notice the patients and nurses standing on the balcony. It was located on the corner of Mint and Trade Streets across from the Selwyn Hotel. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Tryon Street
Looking north from South Tryon and First Streets in the mid-1930s. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown