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Mecklenburg Image Collection

Dedication of the D.H. Hill School Marker

Photograph of the Dedication of a stone marker for the D. H. Hill School which stood at South Boulevard and Morehead Street.To the right of the marker is D. H. Hill IV, Carolina Platt and D. H. Hill, III. To the left of the marker is a child (unknown), North Governor Angus McLean and Cornelia Fore, Charlotte's leading historian of her day. Her papers are housed in the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room.To the far left, the bearded soldier is possibly named Mason, grandfather of Lillian Crosland. The granite boulder was manufactured by Piedmont Marble Company, and has since been lost.

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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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

Charlotte Streetscene

View of streetcars on a Charlotte 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 in Costumes

Five Elizabeth College students in costume. Caption reads: `I am so coy.`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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Elizabeth College students in Costumes

Five college students acting.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 35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Students in Dorm Room

Female student, captions reads, `her running mate.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: 35mm Negativeoriginal in Elizabeth College scrapbook

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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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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