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Camp Greene

Soldiers writing letters home at Camp Greene. (Camp Greene was a military training installation that existed from 1917-1918. It was located west of the city.) Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Boxing at Camp Greene

Soldiers boxing at Camp Greene, a World War I training camp in Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: A. M. Simon

Camp Greene Trench Digging

Digging trenches at Camp Greene, Charlotte's World War training camp, prepared soldiers for trench warfare overseas. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Illustrated Postal Card and Novelty Company

Camp Greene Wash Day

Soldiers from Camp Greene washing their uniforms. Physical Description: 3x5black and white Publisher: I.F.S. Inc.

Camp Greene Soldiers on Drill Field

Soldiers standing at attention on Camp Greene Drill Field. Camp Greene was a World War I training facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5black and white Publisher: Unknown

Dowd House at Camp Greene

Built in 1879, this historic home was once at the center of a 250-acre farm. It was the childhood home of Willis Frank Dowd, founder of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, and William Carey Dowd, former publisher of The Charlotte News. During the first World War, the Dowd House was used as the Headquaters for Camp Greene Army Training Base during World War I ( 1917-1919 ). Located at 2216 Monument Street, is the the oldest structure in West Charlotte and a museum. It is the only structure that is left from when the area was an Army Training Camp.

Camp Green Calvary

Cavalry rider at Camp Greene, a World War I training camp in Charlotte from 1917-1918. The Army stabled the horses in a large complex on Remount Road, which is how the latter obtained its name. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: I.F.S. Inc.

Camp Greene Soldiers Near Tents

Scene at Camp Greene of men standing near their tents. Camp Greene was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon

Camp Green Soldier's Full Pack

Open for inspection, this card shows the contents of a soldier's pack equipment at Camp Greene.Camp Greene was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon