Public Theatre Managers Training School with Director John P. Barry was held June 10-22, 1928. 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 a popular entertaintment venue for many years. Renovation of the Carolina Theatre began in 2017.
Physical Description: Three 4x4 prints Two 5x7 prints 2x2 Negatives
So This is College was released in 1929.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 a 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 printsOne 5x7 print2x2 negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Scenic views of rural Charlotte. Features horse drawn carriage and tree lined, dirt roads.
Physical Description: 6 1/2 by 2 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Myers ark and Providence Road at one time were in the county.
Physical Description: 6 x 3 1/2 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Charlotte residence of Zebulon B. Vance, who was both the Governor of North Carolina during the Civil war and later a United States Senator.
Physical Description: 3 x 535 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The Osborne Oak was located at West Trade and Graham Street. It was more than a 100 years old when this photograph was taken. The home belonged to Dr. Sam Hayes who married an Osborne.
Physical Description: 3x3 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1832. This building opened in 1895.
Physical Description: 3 inch circular mounted35 mm. negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Monument marking the birthplace of President James K. Polk. It was erected by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Physical Description: 5x 8 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
North Tryon Street as it appeard in 1905.
Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office.
Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County