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This image, from a promotional section of Charlotte News 1954, shows the architect's model of Charlotte Colliseum and Oven's Auditorium.

Photograph from article "Biggest Dome in the World", on page 23 of Charlotte News special section promoting Charlotte in 1954. Shows the construction of the dome of Charlotte Coliseum, which was the largest unsupported steel dome in the world.

This article from a special section of the Charlotte News promoting Charlotte N.C. showcases Charlotte's newest entertainment arenas, the Charlotte Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium. These two structures replaced the old Armory Auditorium on Cecil…

This booklet, not shown here in its entirety, highlights the quality of the signal and programming at WSOC. By the 1960's, the signal reached into South Carolina as well as Virginia. One of the sections discusses the station's music, stating that…

Newspaper article in the Charlotte Observer noting the opening of Tremont Music Hall and Fat City, important night clubs in Charlotte. Contains interviews with the owners as well as information pertaining to upcoming shows.

This page of Creative Loafing, a Charlotte Newspaper, lists the editors picks for the best bars of Charlotte.

This is a blues music news release, it is a mailer from the Double Door Inn with information on local artists and upcoming shows.

Article in Creative Loafing, a Charlotte based newspaper, explaining why the Double Door Inn is moving to a new location. expresses the hopes of the owners and the pitfalls of their old location, shows an expanding Charlotte music scene.

Hotel Charlotte was a booming recording studio during the 1930's. Featured in this Charlotte Observer article is a 1956 photograph of the Hotel Charlotte.

Describing the tools by which Jazz Charlotte sought to make Jazz accessible to the new generation of music listeners. Led by inspirational jazz, gospel, country, and blues artists; Jazz Charlotte offered many options to entertain and inform children.…