Charles Christian Hook
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Charles Christian Hook
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Gerard Conservatory of Music, Elizabeth College
Hook's beautiful rendering of Gerard Conservatory of Music featured in "Some Designs by Hook and Sawyer."
Hayes Residence Hall, Queens University
Hayes Residence Hall in 1920 as one of the first buildings of Queens College.
The Belk House
The Belk House in the early twentieth century before it became a part of Presbyterian Hospital.
Carolina Theatre
The Carolina Theatre shortly after its completion, advertising for "Parlor Bedroom and Bath" a film starring Buster Keaton.
Charlotte Fire Station no. 6
Fire Station no. 6 around 2010. The photograph features the beautiful rock work around the front of the building. The station is still a fully functioning fire station.
The Duke Mansion
Front view of the Duke Mansion as it looked in the early twentieth century. The famous "Wonder Fountain" was yet to be built when this picture was taken. It is possible that this photograph dates to before the Duke's bought and added onto the house.
Hook and Sawyer Drawing
Drawing by C. C. Hook inside "Some Designs by Hook and Sawyer" promotional book. Both of these drawings were examples of actual residential designs by Hook.
J. L. Villalonga House
Street view of the J. L. Villalonga house ca. 1902 as it was featured in "Some Designs by Hook and Sawyer."
Hook Design for Carnegie Library
C. C. Hook's drawing for Carnegie Library. This was Hook's proposed drawing for the Carnegie Library in Charlotte. It was featured in his book/pamphlet "Some Designs by Hook and Sawyer".
Charlotte Fire Station no. 4
Charlotte Fire Station no. 4 in the late 1920's featuring the new motorized fire engines.