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1929 Confederate Reunion

Two Boy Scouts assist one of the attendees of the Confederate Reunion that was held in Charlotte in 1929. This image was donated by the Charlotte Observer on November 18, 1975.

Physical Description: black and white glossy

Publisher: Charlotte Observer

John Charles McNeill

This bust of John Charles McNeill is in the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. McNeill was a columnist for the Charlotte Observer during the 19th century.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Joseph Pearson Caldwell

Joseph Pearson Caldwell was the editor of the `Charlotte Observer` from 1892 to 1911.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

Whitley's Mill

Whitley's water mill was located in Mecklenburg County. Mills such as these were common throughout rural North Carolina so local farmers could grind their corn and other grains.

Physical Description: black and white 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

Wallace or Wallis House

A side view of the Ezekial Wallis or Wallace House that was once located on Albemarle Road. It was one of the oldest houses in Charlotte. Physical Description: 4x5 glossy Publisher: Unknown

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: black and white glossy

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