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McIntyre's Farm

When General Cornwallis invaded Mecklenburg County in 1780, a number of skirmishes between the local rebels and the British troops took place. The Battle of McIntyre's Farm took place on October 3, 1780. The log farmhouse was located on Beatties Ford Road. Cornwallis and his forces withdrew from Mecklenburg County on October 12, 1780. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

Fire Engine # 2

Firemen riding Engine # 2 during a procession Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies, Publisher: Unknown

McIntyre's Farm

When General Cornwallis invaded Mecklenburg County in 1780, a number of skirmishes between the local rebels and the British troops took place. The Battle of McIntyre's Farm took place on October 3, 1780. The log farmhouse was located on Beatties Ford Road. Cornwallis and his forces withdrew from Mecklenburg County on October 12, 1780. This image was made on April 25, 1934. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Captain William Myers House

Home of Captain William R. Myers at 802 East Avenue. (Information listed on original photograph is incorrect.) Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 4 copies Publisher: Unknown

North Carolina Bus System

Hayes Bus Lines ran from Charlotte, North Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina. This photograph was taken in front of the Firestone Tire & Rubber company on 5th Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy  -  4x5 negative  -  2 copies Publisher: Unknown.

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Elizabeth College

Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Oates House

Oates House at the northwest corner of Eighth and Tryon Streets. James Oates owned the Charlotte Cotton Mill at 504 West 5th Street. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy, 4x5 negatives - 3 copies Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Fire Fighters

Charlotte Fire Fighters posed for this picture on January 18, 1916. Physical Description: 4x5 negative 2 copies, 8x10 glossy, Publisher: Unknown

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Draper House

The Earl J. Draper House was located at 1005 Queens Road. He was the resident landscape architect for Myers Park. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Reverend Daniel Jackson Sanders (1848-1907)

The Right Reverend Daniel J. Sanders was the first black president of Johnson C. Smith University. This photograph is also part of the African American Collection. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown