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Southern Manufacturer's Club

The Southern Manufacturers Club was a private club for men. It was located on Trade Street.

Physical Description: 3x5

Publisher: S H Kress

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Lake at Charlotte Country Club

Charlotte Country Club began as The Mecklenburg Club in 1910. This first Club was located west of the city adjoining a pond on or near Stewart Creek. The activities of this early Club were confined to card games, picnics, boating, and fishing. The name was changed to Charlotte Country Club in 1917. The club moved to its present location in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood in 1931. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company

Professional Building

The Professional Building was designed by Louis Asbury. It was located in the 400 block of North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company

Tryon Street

Tryon Street in Charlotte at the turn of the century. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Hezekiah Alexander House

Hezekiah Alexander House was built in 1774. This rock house is located on Shamrock Drive. It is the oldest house in Mecklenburg County. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company

Selwyn Hotel

The Selwyn Hotel was located on West Trade Street. It opened in 1907. The postcard is looking east down Trade Street. Other businesses are in view. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Mercy Hospital

Mercy Hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of Belmont, North Carolina in February 1906. Originally it was a twenty-five bed facility in a wooden building on East First Street behind St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. The second facility, pictured here, opened in 1916 on East Fifth Street. Additions increased and by 1960, the hospital had a capacity of 300 beds Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown