Cotton machines
Steam-powered gin house. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
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Robinson-Spangler North Carolina Room Image Collection
North Tryon Street
North Tryon Street as it appeard in 1905.
Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Cotton Machinery
Cotton being placed on round bales and roller compressor. Physical Description: Original from Tompkins collection 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton Machine
Mule-powered cotton producing syndicate machine. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
The United States Mint
Branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte. At this time, the building was used as a United States Assay Office.
Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Cotton farmers in town
Cotton farmers selling their crop in town market.
Physical Description: Original in Tompkins Collection4x5 negatives
Publisher: Unknown
Field Workers in Cotton
Field hands working in cotton fields Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
United States Post Office
Entrance to the United States Post Office in Charlotte. Between 1875 and 1917, the United States Post Office in Charlotte was located at West Trade and Mint Streets. The Shipp Monument is visible.
Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 mounted print35 mm negative
Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Cotton Worker
Worker marking bales of cotton as sold. Physical Description: Original from Tompkins Papers Collection - 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton gin
Picture shows workers hauling cotton to the gin. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown