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Mecklenburg Image Collection

Old Osborne Corner (The Square)

The northwest corner of the Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, was once known as Old Osborne Corner. It was named for the Mrs. Osborne who owned a large amount of property in the uptown area.

Physical Description: negatives only

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Elizabeth College Students

Three young women in Elizabeth College dorm room.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook

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Elizabeth College Staff Member

Young nurse posing with a hot water bottle. Caption reads, Ready for Business. Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

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Street Car to Lakewood Park

Lakewood Trolley took Charlotteans to the Lakewood Park.
See Charlotte Postcard Collection for more information regarding Lakewood Park Physical Description: negatives only Publisher:

Elizabeth College Dorm Room

Dormitory room at Elizabeth College, caption reads, No. 86 Booger Alley.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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Elizabeth College Students

Students posing beneath a large, shade tree. Caption reads, Such a bunch!
 

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook

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College Apartments

College After Presbyterian College changed its name to Queens College and moved to a new facility in Myers Park, the building on North Street was converted into the College Apartments.

Physical Description: 8 x 10 black and white

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