Cotton Machinery
Interior shot of cotton ginnery. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown
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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection
James K. Polk Monument
Monument marking the birthplace of President James K. Polk. It was erected by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Physical Description: 5x 8 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Farmers
Farmers bringing their cotton crops to the town to sell. Physical Description: Original from Tompkins Papers4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton Workers
Workers picking cotton in the fields. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Third Mecklenburg Courthouse
The Third Courthouse was located at Church and Trade Streets. It was built in 1888 and located at Trade and Tryon Streets. Each of the tall, white columns were made from a single pine tree then stuccoed after being milled. It gives the appearance of marble. When the courthouse was torn down, no one recalled this fact, and the workers were surprised to discover perfectly preserved trees beneath the stucco. It was torn down in 1898.
Physical Description: 4x4 mounted print35 mm. negative
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Cotton machinery
Roller compress creating bales of cotton. Physical Description: Original from Tompkins Papers Collection.4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton machines
Steam-powered gin house. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
North Tryon Street
North Tryon Street as it appeard in 1905.
Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Cotton Machinery
Cotton being placed on round bales and roller compressor. Physical Description: Original from Tompkins collection 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton Machine
Mule-powered cotton producing syndicate machine. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown