Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

Charlotte Fire Fighters

Charlotte Fire Fighters posed for this picture on January 18, 1916. This picture was taken next door to Charlotte City Hall (on the right) on North Tryon Street.
Same as:H.2000.01.152.19 Physical Description: 8x 10 glossy, black and white Publisher:

Sugaw (Sugar) Creek Cemetery and Church

Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church is located on North Tryon Street. Founded in 1755, the building in this photograph was constructed in 1895, and it still stands. The cemetery, seen above, features dates to the mid-eighteenth century.

Physical Description: Top photograph 3 x 3 1/2 Bottom photograph 4x 41/2 Both on 6 x 11 piece of mounting board.

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Carolina Theater Staircase to Balcony (Charlotte)

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: 4x4 print with 4 x 5 negative, 5 x 7 prints

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Seaboard Airline Railroad Station

Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street. Physical Description: Negative only Publisher:

Charlotte Municipal Airport

The Charlotte Municpal Airport opened in 1936 under the auspices of the city of Charlotte.
During World War II, the United States Army Airforce took over the management of the airport and established Morris Field Air Base in 1941. The airfield was used by the Third Airforce for antisubmarine patrols and training. After the war, a passenger terminal was added, and the airport was renamed the Douglas Municipal Airport in honor of Mayor Ben E. Douglas (1894-1981).

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