Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

Landscaping at Myers Park

Picture captures the installation of fomal grounds around the homes in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Houses in Myers Park

Four completed residence in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Symphony

The Charlotte Symphony was founded in 1932. The director/conductor at the podium is Guillermo S. DeRoxlo, who served in the position until 1945.

Physical Description: 11 x14 Print hangs in the Charlotte Music Archives35 mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917.

Physical Description: 8x10. Glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Taylor/Duke Mansion

Originally built by Z.V. Taylor around 1911, the house at 400 Hermitage Road later became the residence of James B. Duke. He renovated the house and changed the name of the mansion to White Oaks in the early 1920s. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown