United States Post Office, Assay Office, and Shipp Monument
The United States Post Office, Assay Office, and the Shipp Monument on Mint Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers
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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection
Tryon Street looking south
Looking south down Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Mecklenburg Declaration Day
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Parade that took place on May 20, 1908. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: International Post Card Company
United States Post Office & Assay Office
The United States Post Office and the United States Assay Office on Mint Street. The Assay Office is actually the Mint, now located on Randolph Road. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons
Catalina Motor Lodge
The Catalina Motor Lodge was located at 2403 Wilkinson Boulevard. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: F. Earl Crawford
Elizabeth College
Elizabeth College was an all girl's school located at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company
YMCA Building (Second One) and Annex
This is the second location of the YWCA that opened in 1906. It was located next door to The Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street.
Physical Description: 3x5
Publisher: Unknown
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Barringer Hotel
The Barringer Hotel opened its doors on December 15, 1940. Located at 425 North Tryon Street, it was built by Lawrence S. Barringer and his sister, Floral Barringer. The hotel was named for their father, William Rufus Barringer, who was a former owner of a string of elegant hotels in the south. The Barringer during its heydays was one of the finest establishments in the city. Today it is a Senior Citizens Residence Home and Center.This postcard is a reproduction from a Ted Lewy Original Water Color. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Ted Lewy 2200 39th Avenue
Elizabeth College
Elizabeth College for women was founded in 1897 at what is now the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. The main building was 172 by 143 feet, four stories high and constructed of brick and Indiana limestone. At the time this postcard was made there were thirty instructors and about 130 students. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons
YMCA Building (Second One)
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was once located next door to the Latta Arcade in the 300 block of South Tryon Street. It was the second YMCA building in the city that opened in 1906. A trolley is on the left.
Physical Description: 3x5
Publisher: Unknown
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