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Public Theatre Managers Training School

Public Theatre Managers Training School with Director John P. Barry was held June 10-22, 1928. 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. Renovation of the Carolina Theatre began in 2017.

Physical Description: Three 4x4 prints Two 5x7 prints 2x2 Negatives 

Landscaping in Myers Park

With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917.

Physical Description: 8x0 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Carolina Theatre Lobby with Advertisements

So This is College was released in 1929.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

Landscaping in Myers Park

With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Residence in Myers Park

Residence in Myers Park shortly after construction. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Carolina Theatre Interior

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: Two 4x4 printsOne 5x7 print2x2 negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Installation of trees in Myers Park

With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown