Residence in Myers Park
Typical example of Classical Revival architecture that is found in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Typical example of Classical Revival architecture that is found in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Wagons hauling materials to the Myers Park construction site. Myers Park is one of Charlotte's oldest neighborhoods. George Stephens played an instrumental role in the development of Myers Park in the early part of the twentieth century. The land was owned by Stephens's father-in-law, J.S. Myers. Originally a suburb of Charlotte, the area quickly became the site of beautiful examples of American architecture. Landscape architect John Nolen and his assistant Earle Draper designed the curving, tree-lined streets.
Final outcome of the tree planting in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Walkway in Myers Park Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
The trolley entrance gate to Myers Park was located at Fourth and Queens Road. The main gate is gone, but the side shelters remain. Designed by John Nolen and built by the Stephens Company of Winnsboro, South Carolina, the structure is made entirely of granite. Physical Description: 8x104x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Picture captures the installation of fomal grounds around the homes in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Construction in Myers Park Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown