Second Ward High School
Second Ward High School was the first black high school in Charlotte. It later became Carver College. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy Publisher: Unknown
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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection
Independence Square
The Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets in the late 19th century. Physical Description: 4x5 card, 4x5 negative
Publisher: Unknown
Tryon Street (North)
View of North Tryon Street with City Hall further down the street on the right. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Second Ward High School
Second Ward High School was one of Charlotte's first black high schools. Their alumni association has members from all over the country. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Cedar Grove Plantation
The Torrance House is also known as Cedar Grove and was built by James Torrance in 1831. It is located in northern Mecklenburg County. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Tryon Street (South)
A photo of the southwest corner of Tryon and Third Streets highlights an Esso gas station in the center.. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Image Negative: 1
Print: 1
Charles W. Tillett House
The Charles W. Tillett House was located at 801 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Tryon Street (South)
Look south on Tryon Street from Dalton Avenue intersection. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Image Negative: 1
Print: 1
Don Richardson
Violinist Don Richardson was originally from Clinton, North Carolina, but made his home in Charlotte beginning in 1900 at the age of 22. For ten years, he lived in New York City and worked as a conductor. He is reported to have taught 2,900 students during his career. Richardson was active in the Charlotte music community for fifty years. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies