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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

John Charles McNeill

This bust of John Charles McNeill is in the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. McNeill was a columnist for the Charlotte Observer during the 19th century.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Woodall & Sheppard Drugstore

The people in this image are identified as Woodall and Shepherd Graduates in Pharmacy. The information on the back of this photograph indicates it was the Fitzsimmons Drugstore. However, the original image clearly identifies the picture as the Woodall and Shephard Pharmacy that was located on the Square.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy - 4x5 negative

Publisher: Unknown

Dr. William Allen

Dr. William Allen was a prominent Charlotte physician.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Wallace or Wallis House

A side view of the Ezekial Wallis or Wallace House that was once located on Albemarle Road. It was one of the oldest houses in Charlotte. Physical Description: 4x5 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Marker

This bronze marker is located at the Square to commemorate two significant events in Mecklenburg County's history. The inscription reads, `Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, May 20, 1775 and the Battle of Charlotte September 16, 1780. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

General Store

Unknown general store. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Presbyterian Hospital

Presbyterian Hospital began as a private institution in 1898, but was later presented as a gift to local Presbyterian Churches in 1903. This is the second location of the hospital. The hospital began occupying the buildings formerly owned by Elizabeth College in 1917. It is located at the intersection of Hawthorne Lane and Elizabeth Avenue. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Harriet Morrison Irwin House

Harriet Morrison Irwin designed this hexagon house that dates from the 1870. She was the first woman in the United States to obtain a patent for an architectural design. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy, 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Southern Manufacturers Club

Interior shot of the Southern Manufacturing Club Lounge. This popular men's club was located on the northwest corner of Poplar and Trade Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

Shaw's Tire Store

Victor Shaws' Tire Store was located on the southeast corner of North College and Sixth Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown