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:
Men with a streetcar and a bus on the last day the streetcars went through Charlotte in May 1938. Duke Power operated both the street car and the bus system at that time.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The John B. Ross House is a wonderful example of Italian Revival architecture. Built between 1894 and 1896, it was at 502 North College Street, it was the home of the John B. Ross family. He was the president of the John B. Ross Company and vice-president of the First National Bank.
Physical Description: 8x10 pearl finish
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Ushers and Managers of the Carolina Theatre.The Carolina Theatre opened in 1927 on the corner of North Tryon and Sixth Streets. With a seating capacity of 1,800 and beautiful architectural and decorative features, it remained a popular entertaintment venue for many years. Today part of the theatre still stands and efforts are underway to restore the structure to its initial glory.
Physical Description: Two 4x4 printsOne 5x7 Print2x2 Negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Outdoor sceen of Elizabeth College with young ladies on the campus. Same as H.1999.01.082.19, but much clearer. Elizabeth College was an all girl's school located at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. Today it is the site of Presbyterian Hospital.
Physical Description: 8x10 - 2 copies
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Charlotte School Children in costume for class play.
Physical Description: 3x5
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Osborne Oak was located at West Trade and Graham Street. It was more than a 100 years old when this photograph was taken. The home belonged to Dr. Sam Hayes who married an Osborne. A horse drawn cart is in front.
Physical Description: 3x3 print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Group portrait of streetcar motormen and conductors with a streetcar in front of the trolley barn.
Physical Description: 35 mm
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte City Hall in the 1890s was located in the 200 block of N. Tryon Street.
Physical Description: 8x10
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte School Children
Physical Description: 3x5
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County