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President Andrew Jackson

Photograph of a printed etching of Andrew Jackson, President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy4x5 negative - 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: 8 x 10 glossy4x5 negative - 2 copies

Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte City Hall

Charlotte City Hall in the 1890s was located in the 200 block of N. Tryon Street. This building housed city government offices, the police station as well as the fire department.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 15 copies

Publisher: Unknown

Grant's Department Store

The W.T. Grant's Department Store was located at 257 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Davidson College

Scene from Davidson College Campus. Physical Description: 5x7 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Senator John F. Kennedy in Charlotte

Senator John F. Kennedy campaigning in Charlotte. Also featured in the picture or Thomas L. Robinson & B.G. Duncan. 

Physical Description: 8x10 - 4x5 negative

Publisher: Unknown

Dr. William Allen

Dr. William Allen was a prominent Charlotte physician.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

First Ward Graded School

Founded in 1900, First Ward Graded School was located on East 9th St., between Brevard and Caldwell Streets.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Davidson College

Davidson College

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown