Aerial View of Queens College, now University
Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912 as a school for young women, it is now a co-ed university.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
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Interior of the Carolina Theatre
Interior of the Carolina Theatre featuring the seats, murals, decorative woodwork and chandelier as well as a small box seat.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: 4x4 black and white photo5x7 black and white photo2x2 negative
John Blake Residence
The home of John Blake's home at 704 North College Street. He operated Blake's Drugstore on the Square. The family is on the frontporch.
Physical Description: 35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Staircase to the Carolina Theatre Balcony
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
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Seaboard Airline Railroad Station
Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street.
Physical Description: 35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Staircase 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: 2x2 negativesame as MIC.2004.08.0155.00
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Railroad Station
Seaboard Airline Railroad Station at 222 East Fifth Street.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Carolina Theatre Lounge
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