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Tryon Street

A view of Tryon Street with its new skyscraper. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: United States 5-1--25 Stores, Inc.

Second Presbyterian Church

The Second Presbyterian Church was located at 214 North Tryon Street. It opened on October 22, 1873. The church served as a focal point for many Charlotteans until June 1947 when the congregation merged with Westminster Presbyterian Church to form Covenant Presbyterian Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

South Tryon Street

Large, Victorian mansions once graced South Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: American News Company

Memorial Stadium

The American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte was completed in 1937 and seats over 15,000 people. The Shriner Football games and numerous other events take place every year. Also featured in the postcard is the Armory House of the National Guard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich

Methodist Home

The Methodist Home is located on Shamrock Drive in East Charlotte. It first opened in June of 1948. It continues to expand and provide excellent care for its elderly residents. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Charlotte Coliseum

This is Charlotte Coliseum that was built off of Independence Boulevard in 1955. This facility was one of the finest designs of its day. In 1989, the second Charlotte Coliseum opened in 1989 off of the Billy Graham Parkway. Today Coliseum #1 is used by a professional hockey team and other sporting clubs and events. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press

Four Methodist Churches

Four Methodist churches in Charlotte: Hawthorne Lane Methodist, First Methodist, Myers Park Methodist, and Dilworth Methodist. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich

Anderson's Restaurant

Anderson's Restaurant was located on Elizabeth Avenue. Founded in 1946 by Jimmie Anderson, it remained a popular family-owned restaurant until it closed in 2007. Pecan pie was the specialty of the house. Cannot be duplicated. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dynacards