Black and White

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

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

Charlotte City Hall in the 1890s was located in the 200 block of N. Tryon Street. This building housed city government offices, the police station as well as the fire department.

Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 15 copies

Publisher: Unknown

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