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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.

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Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Uptown Charlotte

Wonderful view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features businesses, including the Kress and Ivey's, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: 8x10

Publisher: Unknown

Elizabeth College Student With Ensign William Cash

From Marie Isabella Matson's scrapbook when she attended Elizabeth College in Charlotte. Caption reads: Ensign William Cash - The Cincinnati.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

View of Charlotte

Taken at the same time as MIC.2004.08.0011.00. This is a more detailed view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features a close-up of the Independence Building, businesses, including Bon Marie's, Kress and Ivey's Department Stores, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: 8x10 with a 4x5 negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Students

Elizabeth College students, caption reads, `And her pupils - Latin.`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: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

School Children

Grade School Class (unidentified)

Physical Description: 2 4x5 negatives, no prints

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Students

Group portrait of Elizabeth College Students, the caption reads, `The Quintette: Hope, Ida, Nan, Lil, Clio, E. C.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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Charlotte City Life (1910s)

Wonderful street life scene in uptown Charlotte along North Tryon Street. Features great detail regarding transportation, dress, and names of local businesses.

Physical Description: 8x10 and 5x7 prints2 4x5 negatives

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Elizabeth College Students

Five Elizabeth College students pose under road signs that read Matthews - Providence 10 (miles) - 25 Monroe - 6 Sharon. The caption reads: Tired of livin!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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