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
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Lakewood Park
View of Lakewood Park with boats and pavilion in the background. See Charlotte Postcard Collection.
Physical Description: 35 mm NegativeOriginal in Charlotte Postcard Collection
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Women dressed in outdoor attire.
Five Elizabeth College students in gymnastic attire posing outdoors. Caption reads, `Aflir Gymns.`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
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
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Interior view of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Elizabeth College students posing outdoors.
Five students posing outdoors. Caption reads, `I have a girl in Arkansas.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.
Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative
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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
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
Elizabeth College Students
Young women posing out doors. Caption reads, `Elizabeth Hopefuls.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.
Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Railroad Station
Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County