Marie Matson and friend in the snow on the grounds of Elizabeth College. Caption reads, `We Two.`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 scrapbook35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Houses along Lexington Street
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
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 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: 2x2 negativesame as MIC.2004.08.0155.00
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Young woman reclining g in dorm room at Elizabeth College. Caption reads, `The Sleeping Beauty.`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 scrapbook35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Charlotte School Children
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Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Joseph Graham (1759-1836)The illustration is from General Joseph Graham and his Papers on North Carolina Revolutionary History (1904).
Physical Description: 1 1/2 by 2 1/2
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Group portrait of three motormen with the Charlotte Streetcars.
Physical Description: 35mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Charlotte School Children
Physical Description: 3x5
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
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Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Ratcliffe Florist at 431 South Tryon Street began operations in 1929 when Louis Ratcliffe started the business. This wonderful example of Mediterranean Revival style was designed by William H. Peeps (1868-1950).
Physical Description: 35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County