Miscellaneous

William A. Graham (1804-1875) served in the United States Senate from 1840-1843: Governor of North Carolina (1845-1849) and as Secretary of the Navy (1850-1852).The illustration is from General Joseph Graham and his Papers on North Carolina Revolutionary History (1904).

Physical Description: 3x5 - two copies35 mm. negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Machpelah Presbyterian Church in Lincoln County was built in 1848 on land donated by Violet G. and Moses Winslow Alexander.The illustration is from General Joseph Graham and his Papers on North Carolina Revolutionary History (1904).

Physical Description: 4x635 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

The Osborne Oak was located at West Trade and Graham Street. It was more than a 100 years old when this photograph was taken. The home belonged to Dr. Sam Hayes who married an Osborne. A horse drawn cart is in front.

Physical Description: 3x3 print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Parlor Bedroom Bath` with Buster Keaton was released in 1931.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 a popular entertainment 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 picture5x7 picture8x10 picture2x2 negative4x5 negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library