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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

YMCA (First Building)

This was one of the first Y.M.C.A. buildings in Charlotte. Built between 1887 and 1888, this brown stone building cost $40,000. It was located between Third and Fourth Streets on South Tryon Street. In 1905, the building was sold to the American Trust Company. (The 1906 date is based on the postmark.)

Physical Description: 3x5

Publisher: Unknown

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Casa Rancho Motor Lodge

Casa Rancho Motor Lodge was located at 6001 North Tryon Street. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: W. N. Creech

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 Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Washington News Company

Trade Street (East)

Wonderful view of East Trade Street with Belk Brothers on the left, a trolley in the middle and horse and carriage on the right. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Anna Morrison Jackson's House

Anna Morrison Jackson's second was located at 306 West Trade Street. She was the widow of General Stonewall Jackson.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Elizabeth College

Elizabeth College was located at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. Physical Description: gray tones 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company

Courthouse (Replica of the First)

Interior shot of the replica of the First Courthouse in Mecklenburg County. This structure was built in honor of America's Bicentennial 1976 celebration.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Airplane View of Charlotte

Hand drawn aerial view of Charlotte's business district. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Asheville Postcard and Pennant Company

Elizabeth College

Elizabeth College opened in 1896. Located on Hawthorne Lane at the intersection with Elizabeth Avenue, the buildings are now part of Presbyterian Hospital. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown