Miscellaneous

The lounge of the Carolina Theatre featured Mediterranean furniture, wall hangings and other accessories.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 entertainment 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 printsOne 5x7 print2x2 negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Houses on Lexington Street

Houses along Lexington Street

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Exit Door Inside the Carolina Theatre

Wondeful example of the decorative interior design that is typically found in movie theaters from the 1920s and 1930s.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 printsOne 5x7 print2x2 negative

James A. Jones House

Record implies this was James A. Jones first house on Pine Street. There is no evidence he ever resided here. It is possible the description is referring that this is the first house built by James A. Jones, the founder and president of J.A. Jones Construction.

Physical Description: 35mm Negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

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Marion Redd & Leonidas L. Caudle

Students

Monroe Road

School Children

Monroe Road

Railroad Station

Carolina Theatre Lounge

Houses on Lexington Street

Exit Door Inside the Carolina Theatre

James A. Jones House