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.
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View of Davidson College campus.
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The W.T. Grant's Department Store was located at 257 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina
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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
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The Charlotte residence of Zebulon B. Vance (1830-1894), served as twice as Governor of North Carolina (1862-1865) and (1877-1879) and later as United States Senator from North Carolina (1879-1894). After his first term as Governor, Vance, a native of Buncombe County, settled in Charlotte and practiced law.
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Dr. William Allen was a prominent Charlotte physician.
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Interior shot of the Southern Manufacturing Club Lounge. This popular men's club was located on the northwest corner of Poplar and Trade Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown
Victor Shaws' Tire Store was located on the southeast corner of North College and Sixth Streets. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown
This bronze marker is located at the Square to commemorate two significant events in Mecklenburg County's history. The inscription reads, `Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, May 20, 1775 and the Battle of Charlotte September 16, 1780. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown
This small wooden structure at the corner of Third and Graham Street was the site of the `Big Robbery` that took place on November 15, 1933. It involved the notorious Touhy gang. The event received national attention. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown