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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

Elizabeth College Students

Four women, presumably students, an a man pose on the steps of a building on the campus of Elizabeth College. Caption reads: `A Georgia Cracker.`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 scrapbook 35mm Negative

Publisher:

Monroe Road

View of Monroe Road from Highwasy of Mecklenburg (NCR 388.4)

Physical Description: 35 mm. negativeOriginal in book

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Student With Her Beau

Elizabeth College student and young man in horse and carriage. Caption reads, `Holly and his lady love.`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 scrapbook35mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

Three young women in Elizabeth College dorm room

Three young women in Elizabeth College dorm room.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

Tryon Street near the Square

View of uptown Charlotte businesses and street near the Square. Features Rousso's Building, referring to Paul Rousso, a leading businessmen.

Physical Description: 4x5 negative5x7 print

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

House on Pine Street

House on Pine Street, thought to be the first house built by James A. Jones, founder of J.A. Jones Construction.

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