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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…

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…

This card signifies the membership by the person named on the reverse to 13-13. Membership is not transferable, and may be revoked at the discretion of the management of 13-13, based upon adherance to the rules and policies of 13-13

This is a selected area of the 1929 Sanborn Map showing South Tryon Street between Third and Fourth Streets, Charlotte N.C.

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.

Color postcard of Charlotte NC in 1907 showing the residential-commercial mix of the Third Ward District. To the right of the postcard can be seen the YMCA with its distinctive turrets and brown granite stone. Next door is the office of Charlotte's…