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Belk House (William Henry Belk)

The residence of William Henry Belk (1862-1952) was located at 120 Hawthorne Lane. It was built in 1925 by the Theis-Smith Company. Charles C. Hook (1869-1934) was the architect. Today the house is used by Presbyterian Hospital. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park Pharmacy

Myers Park Pharmacy was located at 1400 East Morehead Street at the time this photograph was taken in September of 1949. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Speedway

This is an aerial view of the Charlotte Speedway, Inc, when it was located nine miles south of Charlotte at Pineville and Park Roads, near the Southern Railway tracks. The actual track was a mile and a quarter long. It was made entirely of wooden planks and could seat 20,000 people. It was built in 1924 for $300,000. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Boys Choir

The Charlotte Boys Choir during a trip to Daytona, Florida. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Dalton Avenue

Dalton Avenue looking northeast toward the intersection with Tryon Street. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Myers Park Development

Early development of Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Boys Choir

Charlotte Boys Choir on a trip to Daytona, Florida. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

North Graham Street

The 700 block of North Graham Street looking south toward West 10th Street. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

United States Post Office in Charlotte

Between 1875 and 1917, the United States Post Office in Charlotte was located at West Trade and Mint Streets. A portion of the Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint is visible on the right side of the photograph. This was taken from a postcard. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Dr. Luther Little

The Reverend Dr. Luther Little was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Charlotte in the 1930s. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown