Miscellaneous

Uptown Charlotte

Wonderful view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features businesses, including the Kress and Ivey's, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown

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

School Children

Grade School Class (unidentified)

Physical Description: 2 4x5 negatives, no prints

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Two women from Elizabeth College

Marie Matson and friend on bed in dormitory room at Elizabeth College.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

Family (Unknown)

Mecklenburg County family, name unknown.

Physical Description: 4x5 negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Old Osborne Corner

The northwest corner of the Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, was once known as Old Osborne Corner. It was named for the Mrs. Osborne who owned a large amount of property in the uptown area. Physical Description: 35mm Negative Publisher: C. H. Robinson and Company