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Second Ward High School

Second Ward High School was the first black high school in Charlotte. It later became Carver College. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy Publisher: Unknown

Tryon Street (North)

View of North Tryon Street with City Hall further down the street on the right. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Second Ward High School

Second Ward High School was one of Charlotte's first black high schools. Their alumni association has members from all over the country. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Davidson, North Carolina

Photograph of the town of Davidson, North Carolina taken around the turn of the century. Physical Description: 4x5 glossy

Publisher: White-Jetton Company, Druggists

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

Cedar Grove Plantation

The Torrance House is also known as Cedar Grove and was built by James Torrance in 1831. It is located in northern Mecklenburg County. 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.

Image Negative: 1
Print: 1

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