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Carolina Theatre Interior

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

Carolina Theatre Marquee

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

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College was the precursor to Queens College. This building was located on the corner of College and Ninth Streets. When the school changed its name to Queens, the school moved to the Myers Park area.

Physical Description: 8x10 pearl finish

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Wilson House

The Wilson House was at Caldwell Station. It was built by Andrew Springs. Physical Description: 35 mm. Negative Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Sydenham B. Alexander

Captain Sydenham B. Alexander served in NC 42nd Regiment, Company K. Commander of Mecklenburg Camp of North Carolina Veterans of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1912-1915.

Physical Description: Cabinet Card35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Signer's Monument

The Signer's Monument in front of the Fourth Courthouse was decorated in honor of Meckelnburg Declaration Day.

Physical Description: 10.21.04

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Signers Monument & Courthouse

Mecklenburg Declaration Signers Monument in front of the Fourth Courthouse on Trade Street.

Physical Description: 8 1/2 x 11 print35 mm. negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Long and Barringer Family Portrait

Family portrait: Helen C. Long, Annie Long Smith, Brandon Barringer, Margaret Long Barringer and Lily Webb Long. The photograph was taken on March 22, 1906.

Physical Description: 3x5 print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County