Before 1960, Lake Wylie was known as Lake Catawba. Located on the Catawba River in both Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties, the lake formed after the construction of a dam i [...]

Lake Norman is North Carolina's largest man-made lake with 32,510 acres and 520 miles of shoreline. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Co [...]

Lake scene from Marie Isabelle Matson's scrapbook. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook Publisher:

The Lakewood Pavilion opened in July of 1909. Built by the Four C's, the park expanded overtime to include a rollercoaster,  a merry-go-round and other amusement rides as [...]

Aerial view of Lake Norman and Cowans Ford Dam. The mile-long hydro-electric dam was built by Duke Power, today Duke Energy. Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in N [...]

View of Lakewood Park with boats and pavilion in the background. See Charlotte Postcard Collection. Physical Description: negatives only Publisher:

Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. This view is from the Pavilion. Physical Description: [...]

Lakewood Park was located on the west side of Charlotte. Physical Description: 02.19.04 Publisher: S H Kress

Children strolling in the gardens of Lakewood Park, a popular amusement area in west Charlotte. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company

Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress