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Notes: Native of York County,SC`A resident of Charlotte, (Mecklenburg County,NC), for 35 or 40 years.`Age at Death: 71Place of Death: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCSource: Source Date: 3/25/1881
Notes: Member of Tryon Street Methodist Church, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County,NC.Age at Death: 23Place of Death: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCSource: Source Date: 5/26/1882
Notes: Native of Georgetown, SCRev. W.R. Atkinson, nephew, was principal of Charlotte (NC) Female Institute.Age at Death: 71Place of Death: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCSource: Source Date: 4/16/1880
Notes: Formerly of Paw Creek, Mecklenburg County. Died in Charlotte, NC, at the residence of Mr. McKee Jamison.Age at Death: 84Place of Death: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCSource: Source Date: 5/12/1884
Notes: Agent of the NC Railroad at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County,NC.Age at Death: 42Place of Death: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCSource: Source Date: 6/27/1879
Notes: Rev. Woods was minister of 2d. Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NCAge at Death: 38Place of Death: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCSource: Source Date: 6/22/1883
July 29, 1988 - Emory is elected Chairman of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission. Attorney Frank Emory becomes the first African American Chairman of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission.
August 1, 1988 - The World Conference of the AME Zion Church is held in Charlotte.
The procession of bishops enters the Charlotte Convention Center as more than 4000 people from around the globe gather for the World Conference of the AME Zion Church.
Dr. Shepherd McKinley and Dr. Steven Sabol of the University of North Carolina Charlotte speak on the topic of North Carolina's Experience in the First World War.
The program takes place at the Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. Call 704-416-0150 to make reservations.
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
From Marie Isabella Matson's scrapbook when she attended Elizabeth College in Charlotte. Caption reads: Ensign William Cash - The Cincinnati.
Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
View of uptown Charlotte businesses and street near the Square. Features Rousso's Building, referring to Paul Rousso, a leading businessmen.
Physical Description: 4x5 negative5x7 print
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Group that rode the last streetcar in Charlotte posing in front of a streetcar. Taken in March 1938.Donated by Mrs. George Ivey on 12 September 1974
Physical Description: 5x7 image
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Men with a streetcar and a bus on the last day the streetcars went through Charlotte in May 1938. Duke Power operated both the street car and the bus system at that time.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
`Fatigue Duty.` 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
Settler's Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Charlotte. It is located at the corner of 5th and Church Streets
Physical Description: 3x4 print mounted35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Lakewood Trolley took Charlotteans to the Lakewood Park. See Charlotte Postcard Collection for more information regarding Lakewood Park
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Captain Sydenham B. Alexander served in NC 42nd Regiment, Company K. Commander of Mecklenburg Camp of North Carolina Veterans of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1912-1915.
Physical Description: Cabinet Card35 mm negative
Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office.
Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Scenic views of rural Charlotte. Features horse drawn carriage and tree lined, dirt roads.
Physical Description: 6 1/2 by 2 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County