Dormitory room at Elizabeth College, caption reads, `The Firm of Ike and Ike.`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 scrapbook35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Central Hotel was one of the longest operating hotels in Charlotte (1849-1930s.) Originally known as the Mansion House, the name was changed in the 1870s. The owners of the hotel boasted of its large, elegant ballroom. It was reportedly the largest hotel between Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Tennis Team at Elizabeth College.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
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Doc Crowell's Garage was located in the 200 block of North College Street. It was the First Ford garage in Charlotte.Same as:H.2000.01.415.20
Physical Description: 35mm 8x 10 in Hornet's Nest Collection
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Charlotte Fire Fighters posed for this picture on January 18, 1916.
(Same as:H.2000.01.152.19)
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative8x10 in Hornet's Nest Collection
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
View of streetcars on a Charlotte street.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
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: two 4x4 and one 5x7 print 2x2 negative
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Five Elizabeth College students in costume. Caption reads: `I am so coy.`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 scrapbook35 mm negative
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Five college students acting.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital.
Physical Description: Original in scrapbook 35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Female student, captions reads, `her running mate.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.
Physical Description: 35mm Negativeoriginal in Elizabeth College scrapbook
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