Ovens Auditorium and the first Charlotte Coliseum as it appeared on September 18, 1976. Named for Philanthropist, David Owens (1872-1957), the auditorium and the coliseum opened in 1955. Both buildings continue to host a plethora of events each year. ID Number: H_2000_01_265_35 Image Year: 1976 Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Category: Hornet's Nest Format: Black and White Image Negative: 1 Print: 1 Donor: Margaret Phillips Copyright: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Publisher: Unknown Photographer