Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

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: 4x4 print with 4 x 5 negative

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Walter Raleigh Cox (1886-1948) once worked as a streetcar conductor.

Physical Description: negatives only

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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 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: 4x4 print with 4 x 5 negative, 5 x 7 prints

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Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church is located on North Tryon Street. Founded in 1755, the building in this photograph was constructed in 1895, and it still stands.  The cemetery, seen above,  features dates to the mid-eighteenth century.

Physical Description: Top photograph 3 x 3 1/2 Bottom photograph 4x 41/2 Both on 6 x 11 piece of mounting board.

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