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Tryon Street (South)

A photo of the southwest corner of Tryon and Third Streets highlights an Esso gas station in the center.. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

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Charles W. Tillett House

The Charles W. Tillett House was located at 801 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Tryon Street (South)

Look south on Tryon Street from Dalton Avenue intersection. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

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Print: 1

Don Richardson

Violinist Don Richardson was originally from Clinton, North Carolina, but made his home in Charlotte beginning in 1900 at the age of 22. For ten years, he lived in New York City and worked as a conductor. He is reported to have taught 2,900 students during his career. Richardson was active in the Charlotte music community for fifty years. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies

Johnston House

Photograph of the R. Horace Johnston residence. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Mary Anna Morrison Jackson

Mary Anna Morrison Jackson (1831 - 1915) was the second wife of General Thomas `Stonewall` Jackson. She made her home on Trade Street following the death of her husband in 1863. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Drum and Bugle Corp

The Charlotte Drum and Bugle Corp standing outside City Hall. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 3 copies Publisher: Unknown

Image Negative: 1
Print: 1
Donor: Bill Summerville

Cornelius Branch

The Cornelius Branch of the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County system - this building has since been replaced. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

McIntyre's Farm

This is the earliest known print of 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.