The conversion of Presbyterian College into apartments. Long known as College Apartments, the college was transformed again some thirty-eight years after the school moved to Myers Park.Presbyterian College was the precursor to Queens College. This building was located on the corner of College and Ninth Streets. When the school changed its name to Queens, the school moved to the Myers Park area.
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Outdoor sceen of Elizabeth College with young ladies on the campus. Same as H.1999.01.082.19, but much clearer. Elizabeth College was an all girl's school located at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. Today it is the site of Presbyterian Hospital.
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Charlotte City Hall in the 1890s was located in the 200 block of N. Tryon Street.
Physical Description: 8x10
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
The Central Hotel Annex was located at South Tryon Street.
Physical Description: 5x7 print35 mm negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Public Theatre Managers Training School with Director John P. Barry was held June 10-22, 1928. 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 entertaintment venue for many years. Renovation of the Carolina Theatre began in 2017.
Physical Description: Three 4x4 prints Two 5x7 prints 2x2 Negatives
The Charlotte Symphony was founded in 1932. The director/conductor at the podium is Guillermo S. DeRoxlo, who served in the position until 1945.
Physical Description: 11 x14 Print hangs in the Charlotte Music Archives35 mm negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Dr. John McKamie Wilson was born on July 11, 1834.
Physical Description: 35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Dr. John McKamie Wilson was born on July 11, 1834.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
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Dr. Issac Wilson (1802-1880) and his third wife, Elizabeth Alexander Wilson.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Third Courthouse was located at Church and Trade Streets. It was built in 1888 and located at Trade and Tryon Streets. Each of the tall, white columns were made from a single pine tree then stuccoed after being milled. It gives the appearance of marble. When the courthouse was torn down, no one recalled this fact, and the workers were surprised to discover perfectly preserved trees beneath the stucco. It was torn down in 1898.
Physical Description: 4x4 mounted print35 mm. negative
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