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Mecklenburg Image Collection

Construction Charlotte Streetcar System

Construction of streetcars in Charlotte in front of the Independence Building, which was also under construction.

Physical Description: 35mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Elizabeth College Students in Costumes

Five Elizabeth College students in costume. Caption reads: `I am so coy.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative

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Elizabeth College students in Costumes

Five college students acting.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.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Students in Dorm Room

Female student, captions reads, `her running mate.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: 35mm Negativeoriginal in Elizabeth College scrapbook

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Elizabeth College students posing outdoors.

Five students posing outdoors. Caption reads, `I have a girl in Arkansas.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative

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Elizabeth College Students

Young women posing out doors. Caption reads, `Elizabeth Hopefuls.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Elizabeth College Dorm Room

Dormitory Room in Elizabeth College. Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative

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Elizabeth College Students in the Winter

Three women on the steps of Elizabeth College in the winter time. Caption reads, `A young lady, named Helen Maria etc. Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative Publisher:

Central Hotel

The Central Hotel was one of the longest operating hotels in Charlotte (1849-1930s.) Originally known as the Mansion House, the name was changed in the 1870s. The owners of the hotel boasted of its large, elegant ballroom. It was reportedly the largest hotel between Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Elizabeth College Tennis Team

Tennis Team at Elizabeth College.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

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