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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

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

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

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 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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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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