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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

Elizabeth College Student With Her Beau

Elizabeth College student and young man on boat. 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 scrapbook35mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Funeral for Fire Chief J. Harvey Wallace & Charlotte Gun Club

Image is of two different subjects.The first image on top is of the funeral procession for Fire Chief J. Harvey Wallace, who was killed in an explosion on July 1, 1914.Below are members of the Charlotte Gun Club from the 1880s. Seated on the first row, from left to right: George A. Howell, Walter Brem, Walter Brem, Jr., E. R. Dodge, Charles M. Creswell, Frank Dowd, Sr. Standing John Carson, John W. Todd, Hamilton Justice, Colonel J. T. Anthony, Winston D. Adams, and Douglas Fox.

Physical Description: 4x5 negative

Dome of the Charlotte Courthouse

Dome of the Mecklenburg Courthouse at the corner of South Tryon and East 3rd Streets.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Student With Her Beau

Couple in canoe. Caption reads, `Some more canoe-bial bliss.) 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 scrapbook35 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

Decorative Arch in 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: two 4x4 and one 5x7 print 2x2 negative

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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

Doc Crowell's Garage

Doc Crowell's Garage was located in the 200 block of North College Street. It was the First Ford garage in Charlotte.Same as:H.2000.01.415.20

Physical Description: 35mm 8x 10 in Hornet's Nest Collection

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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

Elizabeth College Dorm Room

Dormitory Room in Elizabeth College. 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 scrapbook35 mm negative

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