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This postcard depicts the beautiful home of Cotton Mill tycoon R. M. Miller, Jr., who opened Elizabeth Cotton Mills in 1901. While an appealing display of Neoclassical architecture, the postcard also promotes the industrialization of the "New…

This postcard depicts two streetscapes in the neighborhood of Dilworth, Charlotte, N.C.

Originally designed and built by C. C. Hook in 1915 for J. B. Duke, this villa was bought by C. C. Coddington (a Buick automobile distributor) after Duke's death in 1925. This postcard is one of two which features the same house. The other postcard…

This postcard depicts the "Wonder Fountain" at the J. B. Duke Estate in Myers Park, Charlotte, N.C.

This postcard depicts the Louis Asbury structure originally designed as the First National Bank Building. After the Bank closed in 1930, the building was known by various other names over the next several decades. In 1942, the building was called…

Postcard reads: "I am at the Charlotte station. from Adaison"
Addressed to Mrs. Lizzie Roulstone, 60 Bonair St., Somerville, Massachusetts

Postcard reads: "Dear C., Have been sick as did not want to worry you. But am all well now and feeling fine will probably be up for you Saturday but will phone you Friday night. Love, Dr. L"
Addressed to Mrs. D--- Jr., Hiddenite, N.C. (Davis…

Postcard reads: "I'll take a look at this in the morning when the sun is out. Sol"
Addressed to A. Gluck, 113-07 Blvd, Rockaway Beach, New York
Additional information at top of postcard: "Sgt. Sol Gluck 12145443 Columbia, S.C."
Mailed from…

Postcard reads: "Am delighted with what I've seen of Charlotte but miss you all, watch after my two little families. I do hope you all will keep well. Alice is lots better and the baby well. Lovingly, Mrs. Hall"
Addressed to Mrs. Oscar Dregeo,…

Postcard reads: "Dear friend Madeleine this is the home of the great Confederate generals widow, Mrs. Stonewall Jackson. I am to play in her home Wednesday May 25th & the leader of the Orchestra is to introduce her to me personally. I sent you a…