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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection

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

Last Street Car

A ceremony was held at the Square when the last street car made its final trip on March 14, 1938.

Physical Description: 8x10 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

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

Woodall & Sheppard Drugstore

The people in this image are identified as Woodall and Shepherd Graduates in Pharmacy. The information on the back of this photograph indicates it was the Fitzsimmons Drugstore. However, the original image clearly identifies the picture as the Woodall and Shephard Pharmacy that was located on the Square.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy - 4x5 negative

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

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

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

Dr. William Allen

Dr. William Allen was a prominent Charlotte physician.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy

Publisher: Unknown