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
With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Construction of houses in Myers Park.
Physical Description: 8x10
Publisher: Unknown
Parlor Bedroom Bath` with Buster Keaton was released in 1931.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 entertainment 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: 4x4 picture5x7 picture8x10 picture2x2 negative4x5 negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Picture captures the installation of fomal grounds around the homes in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown
Four completed residence in Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
The Charlotte Symphony was founded in 1932. The director/conductor at the podium is Guillermo S. DeRoxlo, who served in the position until 1945.
Physical Description: 11 x14 Print hangs in the Charlotte Music Archives35 mm negative
Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
With the assistance of James B. Duke, plans were made to install larger, more mature trees along the streets in Myers Park. Theodore King, who worked for Duke, oversaw the operation which took place in 1916 and the winter of 1917.
Physical Description: 8x10. Glossy
Publisher: Unknown
Originally built by Z.V. Taylor around 1911, the house at 400 Hermitage Road later became the residence of James B. Duke. He renovated the house and changed the name of the mansion to White Oaks in the early 1920s. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown
Dr. John McKamie Wilson was born on July 11, 1834.
Physical Description: 35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County