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Duke Chapel- Duke University

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:20:38 +0100

Title:
Duke Chapel- Duke University
Durham (NC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Duke Chapel is the symbol of Duke University. This 120 feet English Gothic tower was patterned after Bell Tower of Cantibery Catedral. It is an Interdenominational Chapel. The 50 bell, 4 octive carillon is one of the largest and finest in America

North Carolina State Legislative Building

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:33 +0100

Title:
North Carolina State Legislative Building
Raleigh (NC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
North Carolina's new, modern State Assembly Building is the only one in America devoted exclusively to the legislative branch of the government

Coliseum - Auditorium - Exhibit Hall Complex

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:32 +0100

Title:
Coliseum - Auditorium - Exhibit Hall Complex
Greensboro (NC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Greensboro's newly expanded Coliseum seats 16,800. The Auditorium seating 2,434 hosts numerous Broadway shows, symphonies and ballets. The 70,000 square feet Exhibit Hall is the center of the city's convention and trade show activity with parking available for over 3,000 cars

Midwood Motel Court

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:15 +0100

Title:
Midwood Motel Court
Rocky Mount (NC), Continental Chrome PM 1966 Jun-28

Description:
U.S. Rt. 301; 5 miles South Rocky Mount, N.C. 34 Ultra-modern rooms with ceramic tile baths, tub and shower combination - wall-to-wall carpeting - completely air-conditioned - TV and radio - family units - children's playground - swimming pools - restaurant adjoining. Phone Elm City, N.C. CEnter 6-4336. "Owners operated"

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:41 +0100

Title:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte (NC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Established in June of 1960 and expanded to 125,000 grand stand seats is one of the finest facilities of its kind in the world. The one and one-half mile tri-oval racetrack is the home of The Winston, Coca-Cola 500 and the Mello Yello 500 Races

The Color of Carowinds

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:22 +0100

Title:
The Color of Carowinds
Charlotte (NC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
It's a busy lagoon when the sternwheeler "Carolina" rounds the bend along the "Goldrusher" mine train and the Cherokee war canoes. Overhead, guests watch from the cars on the Cable Skylift

Charlotte Memorial Hospital

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:19 +0100

Title:
Charlotte Memorial Hospital
Charlotte (NC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
A fully approved 810 bed Medical Center

The Sand Dollar, formerly Howell's Cottages and Apartments

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:58 +0100

Title:
The Sand Dollar, formerly Howell's Cottages and Apartments
Nags Head (NC), Chrome PM Mar-19

Description:
"Directly on the Ocean" P.O. Box 236, Nags Head, N.C. - Phone 8671

The Barn Dinner Theatre

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:57 +0100

Title:
The Barn Dinner Theatre
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
Charlotte's first Dinner Theatre in the round, "The Barn", a Howard D. Wolfe production of old atmosphere, gourmet food and the best of Broadway. Presenting nightly, year 'round, to those who know the state's most attractive entertainment. Six miles from Charlotte at Matthews off Route 70 Dexter Press

Along the Village Street

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:57 +0100

Title:
Along the Village Street
Ocracoke Island (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
Colourpicture Publishers Inc

Mosley's Shady Lake Motel

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:56 +0100

Title:
Mosley's Shady Lake Motel
Rocky Mount (NC), Chrome PM 1955 Dec-28

Description:
U.S> Hwy. 301; 1 1/2 miles north. 30 outstanding modern units - all with private tile baths - wall to wall carpets - hot water heat. Air-conditioned or air cooled - radio or TV. Airfoam Mattresses - city water - children's playground - outside fireplaces and spacious picnic grounds - excellent restaurants adjoining. Mr. and Mrs. Leon V. Mosley - Res.-Owners and Mgrs. Phones 6-7572 - 6-9942

Presley's Restaurant and Cottages

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:50 +0100

Title:
Presley's Restaurant and Cottages
Maggie (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
U.S. 19, in the beautiful Maggie Valley, 14 miles East of Cherokee. 20 units. Ceramic tile baths. Owned and operated by Hubert and Alaska Presley. AAA

University of N.C. at Charlotte

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:48 +0100

Title:
University of N.C. at Charlotte
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
University of N. C. at Charlotte offers liberal arts, science, nursing, and engineering degrees. In addition, the University prepares teachers for state certification. The institution is a commuting university, and has no dormitories at the present time. Its contemporary buildings are situated on a 900-acre campus between highways 49 and 29, eight miles north of downtown Charlotte, N. C Dexter Press, Inc

Ovens Auditorium

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:47 +0100

Title:
Ovens Auditorium
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
Ovens Auditorium is one of the most modern and complete entertainment structures in the nation. It is fully air-conditioned and the orchestra pit is equipped with hydraulic lift. Seating capacity 2,500 persons

Queens College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:47 +0100

Title:
Queens College
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
This famous college for women, located in a beautiful residential area of Charlotte, is the successor to the Charlotte Female Academy, established in 1857. The college, operated by several Presbyteries in North and South Carolina, confers both A.B. and B.S. degrees. In recent years the school has begun a large expansion program to provide additional educational facilities for its growing student body

Administration Building, Biddle Hall, Johnson C. Smith University

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:47 +0100

Title:
Administration Building, Biddle Hall, Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
Dixie News Company

Queens College is a Liberal Arts College for Women

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:47 +0100

Title:
Queens College is a Liberal Arts College for Women
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, U.S., and is located in Charlotte, the largest city of the Carolinas

Aerial View of Charlotte, North Carolina

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:46 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
Queen city of the South - Largest city of the Carolinas - Major sales and distribution center - Rich in culture, recreation and opportunity Dexter Press

Ovens Auditorium - Charlotte Coliseum Merchandise Mart Complex

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:46 +0100

Title:
Ovens Auditorium - Charlotte Coliseum Merchandise Mart Complex
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
2500 seat Ovens Auditorium presents Broadway plays, and the latest in drama & musical entertainment. The Coliseum entertainment changes from Circus to Ice Hockey or Basketball overnight. The Coliseum has 10,000 permanent seats. The 240,000 square foot air conditioned Merchandise Mart offers space for exhibits, sales rooms, trade shows, or meetings

"In the Land of the Sky"

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:44 +0100

Title:
"In the Land of the Sky"
Asheville (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
"In the Land of the Sky" This photograph, taken at night, shows downtown Asheville, metropolis of the mountains. It is the center of Western North Carolina's vast scenic recreation area which includes the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge

Municipal Audotorium "In the Land of the Sky"

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:44 +0100

Title:
Municipal Audotorium "In the Land of the Sky"
Asheville (NC), Chrome unused

Administration Building

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:44 +0100

Title:
Administration Building
Asheville (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
Ed Carver The University of North Carolina at Asheville, a liberal arts undergraduate 176 acre campus of the Consolidated University of North Carolina, is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, at Asheville Color-King Natural Color Card

Davidson College Basketball Team

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Davidson College Basketball Team
Charlotte (NC), Chrome unused

Description:
Seven lettermen, including All American Fred Hetzel (center), of Davidson College's nationally ranked basketball team before their Charlotte, N. C. Coluseum Home court Dexter Press Inc

At Jackson Springs

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:39:36 +0100

Title:
At Jackson Springs
Jackson Springs (NC), Real Photo PM 1908 Aug-5

Hotel

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:39:35 +0100

Title:
Hotel
Jackson Springs (NC), Real Photo PM 1905 Aug-6

The Flood at Fayetteville - Aug. 1908

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
The Flood at Fayetteville - Aug. 1908
Fayetteville (NC), Real Photo PM 1908 Sep-11

Motel Lexington

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:41 +0100

Title:
Motel Lexington
Lexington (NC), Linen unused

Description:
Highways 70-52-29, Intersect 64. Telephone 3-0113. Air-Conditioned - Wall-to-Wall Carpet - Tub-Shower Combination - Mrs. C.J. and Clyde Murphy, Owners and Managers

Skyview - Anderson's - By the Sea

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:40 +0100

Title:
Skyview - Anderson's - By the Sea
Kitty Hawk (NC), Linen unused

Description:
On Kitty Hawk, N.C.'s Famed Outer Banks

Hotel Parkerson

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:38 +0100

Title:
Hotel Parkerson
Nags Head (NC), Linen unused

Description:
One mile south of Wright Aviation Memorial Catering to sport fisherman, tourists. Excellent dining room service. Quiet, comfortable. Home away from home Everything good to eat

Henderson Motel

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:36 +0100

Title:
Henderson Motel
Henderson (NC), Linen PM 1956 Jul-8

Description:
1 mile north of Henderson, N.C. on U.S. Route 1; Midway between South Hill, Va. and Raleigh, North Carolina. A short distance from Kerr Dam and Reservoir. Luxurious rooms with private tiled baths. Hot water heat - exhaust fans. Good fishing ... good food. Telephone 3624; J.W. Collins, Mgr

Qualla Park Shop

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:29 +0100

Title:
Qualla Park Shop
Cherokee (NC), Linen unused

Description:
This unique shop is located on N.C. Highway 107 in the Cherokee Indian Reservation at the west entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here you will find one of the largest and most complete collections of Hand-Made Indian and Mountain Crafts in this vicinity. Mrs. Irene Robinson, Proprietor and Manager Tichnor Bros

Kanuga Lake Inn on Kanuga Lake

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:19 +0100

Title:
Kanuga Lake Inn on Kanuga Lake
Near Hendersonville (NC), Linen unused

Trimont Inn, "A Distinctive Tourist Hotel"

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:08 +0100

Title:
Trimont Inn, "A Distinctive Tourist Hotel"
Franklin (NC), Linen unused

Description:
Catering to that particular segment of the traveling public which demands something better than the average in cuisine, comfort, service. Reservations are advised for the busy season

Bel-Aire Motel & Restaurant

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:06 +0100

Title:
Bel-Aire Motel & Restaurant
Fayetteville (NC), Linen unused

Description:
Bel Aire Motel and Restaurant Midway between New York and Florida 3 Mi. South of Fayetteville, N. C. on 301 Hwy. South Phone Hemlock-2-8558 for reservations All rooms equipped with T. V., tiled baths, electric heat and wall-to-wall carpets. Opposite Howard Johnson Restaurant. Also Bel Aire Restaurant on premises. Located back from highway for a quiet and restful stop. All air-conditioned units. Dial He-2-8558 Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Owners and Prop

Hobbs Cottage Court

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:01 +0100

Title:
Hobbs Cottage Court
Wilmington (NC), Linen PM 1951 Mar-7

Description:
22 Modern Guest Rooms all with private bath. Steam Heat. Guest Dining Room. Serving home cooked food. Telephone 5185. Owned and Operated by Mr. & Mrs. JD Hobbs. On US 17, one mile north of city limits

Milestone Court Junction U.S. 70-74

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:19:23 +0100

Title:
Milestone Court Junction U.S. 70-74
Asheville (NC), Linen PM 1950 Jun-12

View of Lobby, Assembly Inn

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:19:07 +0100

Title:
View of Lobby, Assembly Inn
Montreat (NC), Linen unused

Good Food, Good Lodging: The Tourist Court, Tourotel Inc

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:37 +0100

Title:
Good Food, Good Lodging: The Tourist Court, Tourotel Inc
Asheville (NC), Linen unused

Description:
640 Merrimon Avenue

Fontana Village

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:34 +0100

Title:
Fontana Village
Fontana Village (NC), Linen PM 1947 Aug-18

Description:
A vacation resort in the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by ranges famous for scenery. It is 1,800 feet above sea level and can accommodate 1,000 people in 300 modern cottages. The village offers excellent facilities and a variety of recreation opportunities at moderate prices. Fontana Dam, 2 1/2 miles from Fontana Village, is the highest in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, fourth largest in the world

North Carolina

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
North Carolina
(NC), Linen unused

Description:
1--Mint Museum, Charlotte 2--State Capitol, Raleigh 3--Orton Plantation, Wilmington 4--Wright Memorial, Kill Devil Hill 5--Nathanael Green Monument, Greensboro 6--Old Market House, Fayetteville 7--Looking Glass Falls, Pisgah National Forest 8--The Chapel, Duke University, Durham 9--Fontana Dam, Western North Carolina 10--Chimney Rock, Chimney Rock

Amphitheatre, City Lake Park and Dam

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:47 +0100

Title:
Amphitheatre, City Lake Park and Dam
High Point (NC), Linen

Description:
Amphitheatre, in City Lake Park, is used extensively for outdoor theatricals, band concerts, etc. It has a seating capacity for approximately 4,000 Curteich-Chicago

Center Building, Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:22:26 +0100

Title:
Center Building, Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly
Ridgecrest (NC), Linen unused

Description:
This building houses the book store, refreshment concession, photo shop, barber and beauty shops. Located to the rear of Prichell Hall, the main hotel

Wilson County Court House

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:22:15 +0100

Title:
Wilson County Court House
Wilson (NC), Linen unused

The Lodge at Camp Sequoyah

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:59 +0100

Title:
The Lodge at Camp Sequoyah
Ashville (NC), Linen PM 1945 Jul-3

Description:
containing library, dining hall and kitchen

Historic Salem College

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:59 +0100

Title:
Historic Salem College
Winston Salem (NC), Linen PM 1940 May-14

Description:
Salem College one of the oldest educational institutions for women in America. It was founded in 1771 Asheville Post Card Co

Moonlight Scene of Lake Junaluska

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:58 +0100

Title:
Moonlight Scene of Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska (NC), Linen PM 1949 Aug-25

Description:
Bath House in foregrounds

Bird's Eye View of Camp Sequoyah for Boys

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:57 +0100

Title:
Bird's Eye View of Camp Sequoyah for Boys
Weaverville (NC), Linen PM 1945 Jun-25

Description:
Located near Asheville, N.C. at an elevation of 3000 feet. The camp plant comprises 125 acres, 42 buildings, private lake, athletic field, tennis courts, riding fields. Camp Sequoyah has had a distinguished patronage from 27 states and 3 foreign countries. Founded 1924

The Governor Dudley

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:56 +0100

Title:
The Governor Dudley
Wilmington (NC), Linen PM 1942 Aug-20

Description:
An historic mansion built in 1833 by Gov. Edward B. Dudley, the first governor of N. C. elected by the people, also, the first president of the Wilmington & Weldon R. R. Many distinguished guests have been entertained here including Daniel Webster and President Taft. Open to the public as a guest house and restaurant--where unusually good food is served in a quiet, distinctive atmosphere. Catering to those who appreciate quality at reasonable prices

High Hampton Inn and Country Club

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:54 +0100

Title:
High Hampton Inn and Country Club
Cashiers (NC), Linen PM 1945 Jul-20

Description:
East End of Lobby showing Chimney with Four Fireplaces

New underpass in front of Methodist Church

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:54 +0100

Title:
New underpass in front of Methodist Church
Henderson (NC), Linen PM 1945 Jul-8