Miscellaneous

Civic Leaders on the Last Trolley

Notable city leaders who rode the last street car in Charlotte.From left to right: H.W. Harkey, Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners: Mayor Ben E. Douglas. Second Row: N.A. Cocke, Vice-President Duke Power. Third Row: Reverend Dr. Luther Little, Pastor of First Baptist Church: and E.C. Marshall, Vice-President of Duke Power. Photograph donated by Mrs. George Ivey on 12 September 1974.

Physical Description: 5x7 Image and 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Interior view of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Reception Room Elizabeth College

Reception room in an Elizabeth College Dormitory.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm. Negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Charlotte Parade

Members of a parade to celebrate Mecklenburg Declaration Day in 1915.

Physical Description: 35mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Minstrel Show at Carolina Theatre

Minstrel Show at the Carolina Theatre.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 and 5x7 prints2x2 negatives

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Aerial View of Queens College, now University

Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912 as a school for young women, it is now a co-ed university.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Interior of the Carolina Theatre

Interior of the Carolina Theatre featuring the seats, murals, decorative woodwork and chandelier as well as a small box seat.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 black and white photo5x7 black and white photo2x2 negative

John Blake Residence

The home of John Blake's home at 704 North College Street. He operated Blake's Drugstore on the Square. The family is on the frontporch.

Physical Description: 35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Staircase to the Carolina Theatre Balcony

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

Seaboard Airline Railroad Station

Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street.

Physical Description: 35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

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