Mecklenburg Image Collection

Charlotte Fire Fighters

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

Charlotte Streetscene

View of streetcars on a Charlotte street.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Decorative Arch in Carolina Theatre

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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Elizabeth College Students in Costumes

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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College Apartments (Formerly Presbyterian College for Women)

The conversion of Presbyterian College into apartments. Long known as College Apartments, the college was transformed again some thirty-eight years after the school moved to Myers Park.Presbyterian College was the precursor to Queens College. This building was located on the corner of College and Ninth Streets. When the school changed its name to Queens, the school moved to the Myers Park area.

Physical Description: 8x10

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Elizabeth College

Outdoor sceen of Elizabeth College with young ladies on the campus. Same as H.1999.01.082.19, but much clearer. Elizabeth College was an all girl's school located at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Hawthorne Lane. Today it is the site of Presbyterian Hospital.

Physical Description: 8x10 - 2 copies

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