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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1832. This building opened in 1895.

Physical Description: 3 inch circular mounted35 mm. negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Charlotte Oil and Fertilizer Company

The Charlotte Oil and Fertilizer Company was a modern-steam-operated ginnery located in the Atherton Mill area on what is now South Boulevard. The ginnery processed seventy-five bales of cotton a day. Physical Description: Original from Tompkins papers.4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown

Cotton Machinery

 
Interior shot of cotton ginnery. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

James K. Polk Monument

Monument marking the birthplace of President James K. Polk. It was erected by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Physical Description: 5x 8 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative

Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Charlotte Street Scene

Wonderful view of North Tryon Street in the mid-1920s. Image features businesses, including the Kress and Ivey's, cars, people, and streetcars.

Physical Description: black and white

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Independence Square

Etching of Indpendence Square, the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets in 1909, from the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Souvenir Edition. The original is in the Carolina Room.

Physical Description: Original etching

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Charlotte Celebrates Mecklenburg Declaration

View of South Tryon Street, looking north over Fourth Street toward Independence Square in 1909. The city was decorated for the May 20th celebration and the distinguished guest, President Howard Taft.

Physical Description: black and white

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Myers Park Landscaping

Man using mule to plant shrubbery beside home in Myers Park. Physical Description: 5x3 Publisher: Unknown