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South Tryon Street

The 100 block of South Tryon Street on May 2, 1925. Note the sign for Julia M. Alexander, who was running for Mayor.

Physical Description: black and white glossy

Publisher: Unknown

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

Camp Greene Officers

Colonel McComb & staff pose in front of Camp Greene Headquarters on March 14, 1919. S. B. Alexander donated his summer home, Enderly, to be used as the headquarters.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown

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

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

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

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