Mill Houses
Row of mill houses somewhere in Charlotte. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection
Elizabeth College Student With Her Beau
Elizabeth College student posing with her beau in 1901. Caption below picture reads, The Beginning.
Physical Description: Original in scrapbook
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North Carolina Medical College
The North Carolina Medical College was chartered in 1892 at Davidson College. The upper graduates moved to Charlotte in 1903 because of the new Presbyterian Hospital. The entire medical college moved into this building Charlotte in 1907. It is located on the southeast corner of Sixth and Church Streets. The school closed in 1913. Today the building has been renovated for apartments.
This image of the North Carolina Medical College was taken on April 10, 1916.
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy 4x5 negative
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Atherton Mill
The Atherton Mill opened in 1893. At one time it was one of Charlotte's busiest mills employing 300 people. Located on South Boulevard, the buildings have been restored for use as lofts, businesses and restaurants. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Elizabeth College Students
Image of two Elizabeth College students possibly walking near the Square. The caption reads, The Trysting Place.
Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.
Physical Description: Scrapbook with negative
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President James Knox Polk (1795-1849)
Photograph of a sketch of the Eleventh President of the United States, James K. Polk (1795-1849). Born in Pineville, North Carolina, he made his home in Tennessee.
Physical Description: 8x10 glossy 4x5 negative
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Atherton Lyceum
The Atherton Lyceum was built by the D. A. Tompkins, owner of the Atherton Mill. This two-story structure served as the village school in the daytime and provided adult education in the evening. The general store and townhall were also located inside the building. Sunday school was taught every Sabbath. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Elizabeth College Students
Elizabeth College students posing above the caption Five Little Indians. The was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.
Physical Description: Original in scrapbook
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Trust Building
The Trust Building on South Tryon Street housed the Charlotte Opera House (1902-1922) on the first floor. A number of other businesses had offices in the Trust Building, including Southern Power Company
Physical Description: 8x10 and two 4x5 negatives
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Cotton Mill Workers
Cotton mill workers from the Atherton Mill. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown