Second Ward High School
Second Ward High School was one of Charlotte's first black high schools. Their alumni association has members from all over the country. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
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Pitts House
The Pitts House is located in Mecklenburg County, but information regarding the house is scarce. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Dennis Apartments
H.D. Dennis Apartments at Hopedale and Granville Roads. Physical Description: 7 x 9 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Charlotte City Hall
Charlotte City Hall in 1891 was located at the corner of North Tryon and Fifth Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
The Cathedral of St. Patrick
Located on Dilworth Road, The John Henry Phelan family of Beaumont, Texas donated the funds to build the Saint Patrick in loving memory of his parents, Patrick and Margaret Adele Phelan. Frank Frimmer, an Austrian native known for remodeling famous Old World churches, designed and supervised construction of the church, with its gray stucco face, 400-seat nave, balcony and 77-foot tall tower. The ground breaking took place on March 17, 1939.
Davidson, North Carolina
Photograph of the town of Davidson, North Carolina taken around the turn of the century. Physical Description: 4x5 glossy
Publisher: White-Jetton Company, Druggists
Methodist Home for the Aged
Today, this senior citizen community is known as Aldersgate. At the time of its charter in 1943, it was called the Charlotte Methodist Home is located on Shamrock Drive in east Charlotte. It opened its doors in June 1948. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Law Building
The Law Building was once located at 730 East Trade Street. The building at 700 East Trade served as the Couunty Courthouse from 1927 to 1977.
Physical Description: 8x10, glossy - 4x5 negative
Publisher: Unknown
Elizabeth College
Elizabeth College was an all girl's school located at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Sunrise Service at Freedom Park
Easter Sunrise Service at Freedom Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy Publisher: Unknown