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Street Railroads North Carolina Charlotte

Realty Building (View from South Tryon Street)

The Realty Building was located at the corner of Trade and Tryon and was built in 1907. It was renamed the Independence Building in 1920 and was torn down in 1970.A trolley can be seen going down the street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Last Street Car

A ceremony was held at the Square when the last street car made its final trip on March 14, 1938.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park

Early development of Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives- 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

Tryon Street (North)

A view of North Tryon Street with local businesses and City Hall visible.A trolley can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Street Car # 42

Street Railroad Car #42 at the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint

A view of West Trade Street pass the US Mint towards Graham Street. The gateway to the city is on the right and marked that side of the city. The Southern Railroad Passenger Terminal was beyond the gateway. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Southern Manufacturer's Club

The Souther Manufacturer's Club was a men's club located on Trade Street. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Aerial view of Charlotte

Aerial view of Charlotte features City Hall, the Realty Building, and trolleys.

Physical Description: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 very grainy

Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Streetcar

Charlotte Streetcar coming down the tracks.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Construction Charlotte Streetcar System

Construction of streetcars in Charlotte in front of the Independence Building, which was also under construction.

Physical Description: 35mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library