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"Charlotte Aspires to Be South's 'Queen City"' newspaper clipping
A Sunday, September, 23, 1928, article from the Baltimore-American, describes the exponential growth of Charlotte. Areas of interest include industry, new construction, and the city's history.
"Charlotte Loves Its Baseball--So Do Our Neighbors; Good For Business, Too!" newspaper clipping
Newspaper clipping from the Charlotte Observer describing the mutual relationship between the city, the Charlotte Hornets baseball team, and the region.
"Mainstream, U.S.A." newspaper clipping
Newspaper clipping detailing the historical and contemporary identity of Charlotte in context of the acquisition of an NFL franchise. Subheading notes, "Charlotte. It’s got a football team and a bright future. All it’s missing is personality."
"Stock Car Stuff" newspaper clipping
Stock car races are being held at the Speedway, presumably the first Charlotte Speedway near Pineville. Gimmicks mentioned to draw spectators include races between prominent Charlotte politicians, female races, or to invite Henry Ford to unveil the…
"Touchdown: Carolinas' Football Dream Comes True" newspaper clipping
Newspaper article celebrating the awarding of an NFL franchise to Charlotte.
"Will Big Time Sports Come to Charlotte?" newspaper clipping
Newspaper clipping exploring Charlotte's capability to support teams from major sports leagues.
Aerial View of Southern States Fair Ground, Charlotte, N.C. postcard
Aerial view of the Southern States Fair Ground, just north of the Charlotte, NC city limits. This attraction was opened in 1939 by Dr. J.S. Dorton on Highway 29 at the corner of Tryon and Sugar Creek. Southern States Fairgrounds was a half mile dirt…
Carolina Lightnin' game program
Game program for the Carolina Lightnin' soccer club match against the Cleveland Cobras on August 22, 1981, at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. Included is the schedule for the 1981 season.