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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

Teacherage in Matthews, North carolina

The Teacherage was located on Trade Street in Matthews, North Carolina. Notice the school in the background. Photograph was taken on August 27, 1919.

Physical Description: 3x5 black and white

Publisher: Unknown

Baird's School

Photograph of Baird School for Boys on North Poplar Street was taken in May of 1921. The boys are as follows:First Row: bottom Jack Paschal, Frank Davidson, Sam Pettus, Harry Lassister, Everett McKnight, James Turner, George Edwards, Edgar Jackson, Guy Williams, Paul Funderburk, Edward Fleming, John Myers, not identified, Leo Chaquette, Robert James, Robert Cook, Willard Richburg, Calvin Stewart, John Ross. Second Row: Major J.G. Baird, Reverend J. G.

Woman or Nurse

Young student or nurse posing with a hot water bottle. Caption reads, `Ready for Business.`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

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Main Street in Matthews, North Carolina

A view of Main Street in Matthews, North Carolina. Renfrow Hardware Store can be seen on the left. (It still stands on that site.) Rows of cars are parked on either side of the the road.

Physical Description: 3x5 black and white

Publisher: Unknown

Aerial view of Charlotte

Aerial view of Charlotte features City Hall, the Realty Building, and trolleys.

Physical Description: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 very grainy

Publisher: Unknown

Dorm Room at Elizabeth College

Caption reads, `Cristabel's Room Vocal Studio.`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

Publisher:

Mecklenburg Dec. Celebration

View of South Tryon Street, looking north over Fourth Street toward Independence Square in 1909. The city was decorated for the May 20th celebration and the distinguished guest, President Howard Taft.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown