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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

View of Charlotte

Taken at the same time as MIC.2004.08.0011.00. This is a more detailed view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features a close-up of the Independence Building, businesses, including Bon Marie's, Kress and Ivey's Department Stores, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: 8x10 with a 4x5 negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

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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.

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Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Davidson College

Dormitory Row on Davidson College as it appeared in the 1940s.

Physical Description: 3x5 black and white

Publisher: Gaycraft Card Company

School Children

Grade School Class (unidentified)

Physical Description: 2 4x5 negatives, no prints

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Three Children

Three young men, possibly brothers, unidentified, posing for a portrait.

Physical Description: 4x5 negatives4x4 print

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Two women, a man and a boat

Two Elizabeth College students and a young man appear to be disembarking a small boat.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 scrapbook.35mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Aerial view of Charlotte

Southern view of Charlotte taken in April 11, 1916 from Dr. James Gibbon's Office in the Independence Building. The latter was located on North Tryon Street.

Physical Description: 4x5 & 35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

United States Assay Office (Mint)

United States Mint shortly before its demolition to make way for the new Post Office plans for expansion.

Physical Description: 35mm Negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Lake scene

Lake scene from Marie Isabelle Matson's scrapbook.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 scrapbook35mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County