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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

Horse & Buggy in front of Parker House

Thomas B. Hoover is shown driving one of the horse and buggies from his livery stable.

Behind him is the Parker House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1904, shortly before this photograph was taken, and became 901 Central Avenue once the road was named and the houses numbered.  The owner of the house, Charles Parker, operated the Parker Gardner Music Store in Charlotte for a number of years.

Physical Description: 8x104x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Drive-in Restaurant

Jerry's Drive-In Restaurant was located on Independence Boulevard at the intersection of East Fourth Street near Elizabeth Avenue.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown

Home Federal Savings and Loan aka Buford Hotel

A picture of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Building prior to its demolition in 1965. Located at the corner of Fourth and Tryon Street, the photograph was taken on April 1, 1965. This building was once the Buford Hotel.

Physical Description: 2x4 negative5x7 print

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Passenger Train

The last passenger train serving the Southern Railway Passenger Station in November of 1962. This image captures the area north of the railyard. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Elizabeth College Dorm Room

Miss McLinn's 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.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35mm negative

Publisher:

Town of Matthews

A view of Matthews, North Carolina in the 1910s.

Physical Description: 3x5 black and white

Publisher: Unknown

`Midway` Elizabeth College

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.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Lake Haven Ranch Camp

Lake Haven Ranch Camp in Matthews, North Carolina was a Resident and Day Camp `programs based on the activities and ideals in which our nation's resourceful farm youth were nurtured.Dan and Avery Hood were the Directors.

Physical Description: 3x5

Publisher: Rudy Kugler

Uptown Charlotte

Wonderful view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features businesses, including the Kress and Ivey's, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown