In 1890, Dr. Annie purchased a home at 410 North Tryon Street from R. J. Shipp of Catawba County for $3,500. This one-story home served as both her office and residence. Dr. Annie kept her horse and buggy in a stable behind the house and used it to visit patients all over the county. Soon, her parents moved in with Dr. Annie. Dr. J. B.
In late 1853, Charles Wilkes entered into an agreement with a firm in New York and established The Capps Gold Mine, Company. The property was part of the estate of his wife's uncle, James Renwick. It was decided that Jack Wilkes would manage the production at St. Catherine's Mill which was located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. At the time, the railroad finally reached what was then a small town with dirt roads that became impassable in bad weather. Jack took on the task of preparing the residence on the property for his new bride.
The United States Post Office with monuments that once stood on Mint Street. Notice cannon in front of the building. This was a gift from President William McKinley. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company
Wonderful view of East Trade Street with Belk Brothers on the left, a trolley in the middle and horse and carriage on the right. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers
Group picture of Charlotte Civic Leaders: Sitting from left to right: S. M. Abernathy, U, R. Redd, George Wilson, Harvey Moore.Standing from left to right: Mayor Ben Douglas, H.H. Baxter, Unknown, Victor Shaw, Judge E. A. McCurrie. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negative, Publisher: Unknown
Copy of a postcard of Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1000 East Morehead Street. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown
A photo of the southwest corner of Tryon and Third Streets highlights an Esso gas station in the center.. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
This is an interior view of South Park Mall when a fountain was located in the center of the mall. The design has since changed.
H_2000_01_326_27.jpg
Image Year: 1976
Physical Description: 8x11 glossy
Category: Hornet's Nest
Format: Black and White
Image Negative: 1
Print: 1
Donor: Margaret Phillips
Copyright: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Publisher: Unknown
Photographer: Margaret Phillips
Architectural Drawing of the First National Bank Building.
ID Number: H_2000_01_261_31
Image Year: 1928
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy
Category: Hornet's Nest
Format: Black and White
Image Negative: 1
Print: 1
Donor: Unknown
Copyright: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Publisher: Unknown
Photographer: George Ivey
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
