Hotel Alexander

Title

Hotel Alexander

Subject

Hotels

Description

The Hotel Alexander was located on the coner of McDowell and Ninth Street. Visiting black celebrities stayed there and it served as a center for the social life of the community. The Hotel Alexander provided a key outlet for black musicians to perform and seek local recognition.

Source

Public Library Charlotte Mecklenburg County

Publisher

Courtesy of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Format

jpeg

Language

ENG

Type

Still Image

Coverage

Covers the time period between 1930-1960.

Original Format

Photograph on book page

Physical Dimensions

8 X 3 inches

Files

The Hotel Alexander.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Hotel Alexander,” Played Here: Musical Venues of the Queen City, accessed May 12, 2024, https://playedhere.omeka.net/items/show/33.