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Tryon Street (North)

View of North Tryon Street from Trade Street features cars from the 1950s and the shops that existed at that time.

Physical Description: 8 x 10 black and white

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United States Post Office and Assay Office

This is the way the United States Post Office and Courthouse appeared shortly after its completion in 1915. The second additon was constructed in 1934. Today it is known as The Charles R. Jonas Federal Building. This is historic two-story, limestone structure in the neo-classical design is located at 401 West Trade Street, in Charlotte. An addition was built in 1934. At various times it has served as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, and a United States post office.

Elizabeth College

Part of Elizabeth College's campus known as the Midway during the winter of 1902.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 scrapbook

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Tryon Street (North)

Looking north on Tryon Street from Fourth Street.

Physical Description: 8x10 black and white glossy.

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Public Theatre Managers Training School

 
Public Theatre Managers Training School with Director John P. Barry was held June 10-22, 1928 at the Carolina Thater
 
 
The Carolina Theater 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: 4 x 4 prints, 5 x 7 prints and 2 x 2 negatives

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Dr. Isaac Wilson

 
Dr. Issac Wilson (1803-) and his third wife Susan McLean Wilson. They lived near the small crossroads of Martindale in Lemley Township. Physical Description: negatives only Publisher:

Carolina Theater Interior Shot

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 print with 4 x 5 negative, 5 x 7 prints

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Mack M. Wallace House North Brevard Street

This Empire Revival House with mansard roof was once occupied by merchant Mack M. Wallace and his family. Located in the 100 block of North Brevard Street, it later became an antique store owned by Archie Moore. Physical Description: 8 x 10 black and white Publisher: