Presbyterian College for Women
Presbyterian College for Women was located on College Street. It changed its names to Queens College when the school moved to Selwyn Avenue. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Company
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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection
Camp Greene Interior of Barracks
An interior shot of a Camp Greene barracks. Camp Greene was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon
South Tryon Street
Postcard captions reads Wall Street of Charlotte, looking South Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Central High School
Central High School was opened around 1908. Located on Elizabeth Avenue, the building is now part of the Central Piedmont Community College's campus. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
Digging trenches at Camp Greene
Trench warfare was the main military maneuver in World War I. Soldiers are seen learning the skill. Camp Greene was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon
Charlotte Memorial Stadium and Armory
The Armory housed the National Guard organizations. At one time, the basement floor was equipped with target carriers. The upper floor is used for sports, dances and shows. The American Legion Memorial Stadium was completed in 1937. With 15,386 seats, a number of sport events and concerts are held there. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company
North Graded School
North Graded School was located at 9th and Brevard Streets. Frank P. Milburn of Washington, D.C. was the architect. The school opened in 1900. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Company
Soldier returning from a hike at Camp Greene
Soldier returning to Camp Green after a hike. Camp Greene was a World War I training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 3x5 black and white Publisher: A. M. Simon
Charlotte City Hall (1891)
This is Charlotte's first real City Hall. It was built in 1891, on the corner of Fifth and North Tryon Streets. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons
Four Textile Mills
Hoskins Mill (1904) was located at 201 South Hoskins Road. Mecklenburg Cotton Mill (1904) was located at 3401 North Davidson Street in what is now know as the NODA neighborhood. Elizabeth Mill (1902) was on Dowd Road, and the Chadwick Mill (1901) was west of Biddleville. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress