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Charlotte Street Scene

Wonderful view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features businesses, including the Kress and Ivey's, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: black and white

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Charlotte Celebrates Mecklenburg Declaration

View of South Tryon Street, looking north over Fourth Street toward Independence Square in 1909. The city was decorated for the May 20th celebration and the distinguished guest, President Howard Taft.

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Woodall & Sheppard Drugstore (Interior view)

Interior view of Woodall & Sheppard Drugstore which was located at 9 North Tryon Street at the intersection of Trade & Tryon Street. Junius P. Woodall and John W. Sheppard were the proprietors.

Physical Description: albumen print mounted on board

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Woodall & Sheppard Drugstore

 
Woodall & Sheppard Drugstore was located at 9 North Tryon Street at the intersection of Trade & Tryon Street.. Junius P. Woodall and John W. Sheppard were the proprietors.

Physical Description: albumen print mounted on board

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Waker's Drugstore & the Fisk Rubber Company

 
Walker's Drugstore and the Fisk Rubber Company occupied the building at 332 North Tryon Street. Dr. T. Arthur Walker ran the drugstore. This building stands on the corner of 8th and Tryon. 

Physical Description: albumen print mounted on board

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Cotton Gin House

Cotton gin house. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Independence Square

Souvenir drawing of Independence Square, intersection of Trade and Tryon Street for the Centennial Celebration of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.

Physical Description: Original etching

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Atherton Mill

The Atherton Mill opened in 1893. At one time it was one of Charlotte's busiest mills employing 300 people. Located on South Boulevard, the buildings have been restored for use as lofts, businesses and restaurants. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Atherton Lyceum

The Atherton Lyceum was built by the D. A. Tompkins, owner of the Atherton Mill. This two-story structure served as the village school in the daytime and provided adult education in the evening. The general store and townhall were also located inside the building. Sunday school was taught every Sabbath. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown