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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Staircase 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: 2x2 negativesame as MIC.2004.08.0155.00
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Railroad Station
Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Carolina Theatre Lounge
The lounge of the Carolina Theatre featured Mediterranean furniture, wall hangings and other accessories.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: Two 4x4 printsOne 5x7 print2x2 negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Houses on Lexington Street
Houses along Lexington Street
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Exit Door Inside the Carolina Theatre
Wondeful example of the decorative interior design that is typically found in movie theaters from the 1920s and 1930s.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
James A. Jones House
Record implies this was James A. Jones first house on Pine Street. There is no evidence he ever resided here. It is possible the description is referring that this is the first house built by James A. Jones, the founder and president of J.A. Jones Construction.
Physical Description: 35mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Upstairs Lounge in the Carolina Theatre
The lounge of the Carolina Theatre featured Mediterranean furniture, accessories and a decorative ceiling.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
House on Pine Street
House on Pine Street, thought to be the first house built by James A. Jones, founder of J.A. Jones Construction.
Physical Description: 35 mm. Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Carolina Theatre Staff
Ushers and Managers of 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 a 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: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library