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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

Aerial view of Camp Greene

View from an aeroplane of Camp Greene. The latter was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon

Lakewood Park View from the Pavilion

Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. This view is from the Pavilion. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Camp Green Calvary

Cavalry rider at Camp Greene, a World War I training camp in Charlotte from 1917-1918. The Army stabled the horses in a large complex on Remount Road, which is how the latter obtained its name. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: I.F.S. Inc.

Selwyn Hotel

The Selwyn Hotel was located on West Trade Street. It opened in 1907. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Genuine Curteich

Elizabeth College

Elizabeth College for women was founded in 1897 at what is now the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. The main building was 172 by 143 feet, four stories high and constructed of brick and Indiana limestone The school was famous of for the Gerard Conservatory of Music. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Central High School

Central High School was opened around 1908. Located on Elizabeth Avenue, the building is now part of the Central Piedmont Community College's campus. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

South Tryon Street

South Tryon Street in Charlotte with a view of the Trust Building on the left. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: HC Leighton Manufacturers

Queens College

Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue in the Myers Park neighborhood. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT Photoshop

Charlotte City Hall (1927)

The City Hall building. At the back of the building are the Fire Department, Police Department, and the Health-Welfare Department. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company