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Turn of the 21st Century

Confederate Monument, Cornelius, NC

Object Title: Confederate Monument, Cornelius, NC

Description:  The Confederate Monument stands in front of Mt Zion Methodist on Smith Rd., in Cornelius, NC. Inscription reads,  "THOUGH MEN DESERVE / THEY MAY NOT WIN SUCCESS. / THE BRAVE WILL HONOR THE BRAVE / VANQUISHED NONE THE LESS. "

Location: Cornelius (N.C.) 

Date Taken: 11/11/2000

Photographer: Jane Johnson

Morris Field Barracks

Object Title: Morris Field Barracks

Description: The former barracks of Morris Field stand on the grounds of the Civil Air Patrol. Photograph was taken through a chain-link fence in July of 2000.

Location: Charlotte (N.C.)

Date Taken: July, 2000 

Photographer: Jane Johnson

Dimensions: 4X6 black and white

Old Mill

Object Title: Old Mill

Location: Huntersville (N.C.)

Date Taken: 11/11/2000

Photographer: Jane Johnson

Dimensions: 4X6 black and white

Usage Statement: The materials in this collection are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Images and text may not be used for any purposes without prior permission from the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room.

Morris Field Chapel

Object Title: Morris Field Chapel

Description: This chapel stands at 5000 Airport Dr., on the east side of the street. 

Location: Charlotte (N.C.)

Date Taken: July, 2000 

Photographer: Jane Johnson

Dimensions: 4X6 black and white

World War II Mess Hall

Object Title: World War II Mess Hall

Description: This mess hall dates from the era of World War Two, when Morris Field was a site for training in the Army Air Force. At the time this photograph was taken in August, 2000, the Mess Hall had been moved to the grounds of the Berryhill Baptist Church. It has since been relocated again to the Carolinas Aviation Museum.

Location: Charlotte (N.C.)

Date Taken: August, 2000 

Hearst Tower Under Construction

Object Title: Hearst Tower Under Construction

Description: Site of Hearst Tower in first block of E. 6th St, after demolition of CityFair building. The side of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on E. 5th St. is visible behind the empty lot. 

Date Taken: 2000

Photographer: Jane Johnson

Dimensions: 4X6 black and white