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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

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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Charlotte Fire Fighters

Charlotte Fire Fighters posed for this picture on January 18, 1916.
(Same as:H.2000.01.152.19)

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative8x10 in Hornet's Nest Collection

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Staircase to the Carolina Theatre Balcony

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

Marie Matson & Friend

Marie Matson and friend in the snow on the grounds of Elizabeth College. Caption reads, `We Two.`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

Houses on Lexington Street

Houses along Lexington Street

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

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

Student in dorm room

Young woman reclining g in dorm room at Elizabeth College. Caption reads, `The Sleeping Beauty.`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

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

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