Cotton machinery
Machines like this were used for picking cotton. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
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Cotton Machine
Cotton gin house with the cotton screw/press on the right. A typical gin house like this produced three bales of cotton a day. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton Machinery
Machine used for picking cotton. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Agricultural workers
Workers going home after a day in the cotton fields. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton to market
Mule driven wagon transporting cotton to market. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton coming to market
Farmers lined up to bring their cotton to Charlotte market. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Mill Houses
Row of mill houses somewhere in Charlotte. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Atherton Mill
The Atherton Mill opened in 1893. At one time it was one of Charlotte's busiest mills employing 300 people. Located on South Boulevard, the buildings have been restored for use as lofts, businesses and restaurants. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Atherton Lyceum
The Atherton Lyceum was built by the D. A. Tompkins, owner of the Atherton Mill. This two-story structure served as the village school in the daytime and provided adult education in the evening. The general store and townhall were also located inside the building. Sunday school was taught every Sabbath. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton Mill Workers
Cotton mill workers from the Atherton Mill. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown