Charlotte Streetscene
View of streetcars on a Charlotte street.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
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Upstairs Lounge in the Carolina Theatre
The lounge of the Carolina Theatre featured Mediterranean furniture, accessories and a decorative ceiling.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 printsOne 5x7 print2x2 Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Elizabeth College Students in the Winter
Three women on the steps of Elizabeth College in the winter time. Caption reads, `A young lady, named Helen Maria etc. 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 35 mm negative Publisher:
Streetcar and Bus
Men with a streetcar and a bus on the last day the streetcars went through Charlotte in May 1938. Duke Power operated both the street car and the bus system at that time.
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
John B. Ross House
The John B. Ross House is a wonderful example of Italian Revival architecture. Built between 1894 and 1896, it was at 502 North College Street, it was the home of the John B. Ross family. He was the president of the John B. Ross Company and vice-president of the First National Bank.
Physical Description: 8x10 pearl finish
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Carolina Theatre Staff
Ushers and Managers of the 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 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
Street Scene with Streetcars and Construction
Street scene in uptown Charlotte showing road repair, construction of the Independence Building, and two streetcars, the Fourth Ward and the Highland Park (North Charlotte).
Physical Description: 35 mm Negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
House later Antique Store
Once a house in the 300 block of Brevard Street, it later became an antique store run by Archie Moore
Physical Description: 8x10 pearl
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
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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Central Hotel
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