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Included in "Charlotte North Carolina, Diversified Industrial and Commercial Center". This rare book, published in 1927 discusses the growth of Charlotte, N.C as a booming industrial and commercial center of the South. This picture depicts the…

A map included in "Charlotte North Carolina, Diversified Industrial and Commercial Center". This rare book, published in 1928 discusses the growth of Charlotte, N.C as a booming industrial and commercial center of the South. This map demonstrates the…

The cover to "Charlotte North Carolina, Diversified Industrial and Commercial Center". This rare book, published in 1928 discusses the growth of Charlotte, N.C as a booming industrial and commercial center of the South.

"The Bright Spot on the Map" is the preface to the 1911 edition of the Charlotte, North Carolina City Directory. Complete with descriptions of Charlotte's growth and importance of banks, this preface demonstrates the rapid growth during the beginning…

"The Bright Spot on the Map" is the preface to the 1911 edition of the Charlotte, North Carolina City Directory. Complete with descriptions of Charlotte's growth and importance of banks, this preface demonstrates the rapid growth during the beginning…

This is a black and white photograph/postcard looking down East Trade Street in Uptown Charlotte. On the left side of the street, the Belk Bros. store is clearly visible with three floors. Looking down the street are pedestrians, a trolley, and more…

This is a postcard from the Boyer Collection that is a photograph of Uptown Charlotte at night lit up by electricitys. Lights are decorating several buildings along the street. Several banners have been hung above the street. People and cars are…

This is a black and white photograph/postcard taken of S. Tryon St. A boy sits on the right side of the street. Many buildings and trees are visible down the street. In the upper left hand corner, "C.H. Robinson and Co., Charlotte, N.C." has been…

This is a postcard/photograph taken from atop a roof looking down on N. Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. The words "N. Tryon St. Charlotte, N.C." have been written on the bottom of the postcard. Several buildings are in focus, as well as the street…

This is a photograph of Uptown Charlotte taken from atop a skyscraper. A new building is being constructed on the left. Tryon St. is visible for several blocks. The street is very busy. Other buildings are easily seen along the street.