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Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912 as a school for young women, it is now a co-ed university. Physical Description: 35 mm Negative Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street. Physical Description: 35 mm negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street. Physical Description: 35 mm Negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Once a house in the 300 block of Brevard Street, it later became an antique store run by Archie Moore Physical Description: 8x10 pearl Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Group portrait of Elizabeth College students.MIC.2004.08.0067.22 Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Horse drawn trolley #1 went to the Dilworth neighborhood. Physical Description: 35 mm neg Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Signer's Monument in front of the Fourth Courthouse was decorated in honor of Meckelnburg Declaration Day. Physical Description: 8 1/2 x 1135 mm negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Signer's Monument in front of the Fourth Courthouse was decorated in honor of Meckelnburg Declaration Day. Physical Description: 10.21.04 Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg Declaration Signers Monument in front of the Fourth Courthouse on Trade Street. Physical Description: 8 1/2 x 11 print35 mm. negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Walter Raleigh. Cox worked as a streetcar employee. Physical Description: 35mm negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
From Marie Isabella Matson's scrapbook when she attended Elizabeth College in Charlotte. Caption reads: Ensign William Cash - The Cincinnati. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook Publisher:
Elizabeth College covered in snow. The school was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook Publisher:
The Wilson House was at Caldwell Station. It was built by Andrew Springs. Physical Description: 35 mm. Negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
This cannon was captured by the United States military in the West Indies in 1898 during the Spanish American War. It was manufactured on May 24, 1769. President William McKinley donated the cannon to Charlotte in 1900. It was placed in front of Post Office on West Trade Street.
Born in London, England, William H. Peeps moved with his parents to Michigan in 1872. He studied architecture with Frederick W. Perkins in Chicago.
  Photograph of an early Charlotte City Directory that appeared in the book `The Hornet's Nest.` ID Number: H_2000_01_352_26.jpg Image Year: 1960 Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Category: Hornet's Nest Format: Black and White
Dormitory room at Elizabeth College, caption reads, `No. 86 Booger Alley.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital.
Young student or nurse posing with a hot water bottle. Caption reads, `Ready for Business.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital.
Part of Elizabeth College's campus known as `the Midway` during the winter of 1902.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital.
Marie Matson and friend on bed in dormitory room at Elizabeth College.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital.