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Selwyn Hotel

The Selwyn Hotel was located on West Trade Street. It opened in 1907. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Anderson's Restaurant (Interior)

Interior shot of the former Anderson's Restaurant on Elizabeth Avenue. Founded by Jimmie Anderson in 1946, the restaurant closed its doors in 2006.  It was famous for its pecan pie. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Don Hunter

Stone & Barringer Company

The Stone & Barringer Company was located at 22 South Tryon Street. They sold books, stationery, and office supplies. The postcard features exterior and interior images of the business. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Selwyn Hotel

The Selwyn Hotel was located on West TradedStreet. It opened in 1907. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Ivey, J.B. & Company Publishers

South Tryon Business District

Black and white street scene of South Street featuring the Piedmont Building, the Trust Building, the 4Cs Building, the Y.M.C.A., and the Carson Building.. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

First National Bank Building

The First National Bank was located at 112 South Tryon Street. It merged with the American Trust Company in 1958. Physical Description: color postcard Publisher: Tichnor Brothers

General Store

Unknown general store. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

College Street

This photograph captures the activities on College Street while looking north from East 4th Street. Philip Carey Manufacturing is on the left at 216 South College Street. They sold cement, roofing materials and pipe coverings. The Klueppelberg Grocery Company was located at 201 S. College Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

College Street

Looking north on College Street from the intersection with East Trade Street. The Bee Hive, on the left, was located at 43-47 E. Trade Street. It was a fashionable dry goods, clothing, shoes and millinery store. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Northwest corner of Independence Square

Late nineteenth century image of the northwest corner of the intersection of Trade & Tryon Streets (The Square.) Notice the covered wagon. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown